Mahatma Gandhi and Conflict Resolution in “Master Harold”… and the boys
Mahatma Gandhi and Conflict Resolution in “Master Harold”… and the boys
Author(s): Samira Sasani, Saberi Mohammad MehdiSubject(s): Language studies, Language and Literature Studies, Studies of Literature, Philology, Theory of Literature
Published by: Editura Universității Aurel Vlaicu
Keywords: Apartheid South Africa; Athol Fugard; Mahatma Gandhi; Satyagraha; “Master Harold”… and the boys; conversion;
Summary/Abstract: Apartheid South Africa is a perfect example of inequality and racialdiscrimination in the 20th century. Athol Fugard’s “Master Harold”… and theboys clearly depicts the colonialist ideology that existed during apartheid era.The aim of this study is to deal with Gandhi’s ideas about conflict resolution.Mahatma Gandhi sees non-violence as a solution. Athol Fugard’s “MasterHarold”… and the boys is anti-colonialist, and this play also shows that thosewho have internalized their superiority and inferiority are more vulnerable tocolonialist psychology. Fugard has suggested way of decolonialization isSatyagraha, which is a kind of non-violent resistance proposed by MahatmaGandhi. Fugard’s suggested kind of resistance, as shown in the play, cannot beachieved through coercion. It is achieved by means of conversion.
Journal: Journal of Humanistic and Social Studies
- Issue Year: 11/2020
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 53-64
- Page Count: 12
- Language: English