Analysis of Conflict in the Novel

Abstract

This study was mainly conducted on Conflict Analysis in the Novel of “Children of Their Parents” which is written by Befekadu Hailu. The researchers employed Descriptive research design and the data were analyzed qualitatively or with narration. The researchers utilized the text as the source of the data through critically repeated reading of the novel. The researchers found both internal and external conflicts in the novel. The dominant conflict in the novel “Children of Their Parents” was external conflict especially man versus man. Finally, the researchers recommended that other researchers shall conduct a study on the other elements of the novel in particular and Ethiopian English literature in general as it helps to encourage the writer(s) of Ethiopia.

Key Terms: Literature, Ethiopia, Novel, Conflict, Analysis

DOI: 10.7176/RHSS/10-3-03

Publication date: February 29^th 2020