| dc.description.abstract | The study is based on the belief that there is need for an academic critical analysis on
Wahome Mutahi's ideas. It sets out to state and explain various issues of concern as
they are portrayed in Doomsday and The House of Doom. The first chapter elucidates
the main progress of the study. It gives a detailed literature review on what other
scholars, book reviewers and even the public have said on the author and his works.
The study adopts the stylistics, sociological and postcolonial theoretical frameworks.
Specific principles and their applicability to the study are established. The
methodology to be used within the study, scope and limitation are stated and
elaborated on. Chapter two discusses the issue of disaster and society. HIV/AIDS and
terrorism are the major disaster issues identified and discussed. Chapter three is
concerned with how Kenyan euphemism is used to coat corruption. It discusses
corruption as the instigating force behind terrorism and human suffering. In chapter
four certain characters and situations are symbolized to bring out the themes of
betrayal and hope. The conclusion summarizes the four chapters and raises an agenda
for further studies. | en |
