The woman characters in "Nervous Conditions" show a radical change in awareness, although they are unable to change their situations entirely. Tambu represents a woman who is always aware of her oppression as an

Furthermore, her parents stop Tambu's education because they would prefer to educate her brother instead. Outside of the home duties, very seldom did woman further their education, during this time. Tambu's dreams appear to be lost. Tambu's cousin, Nyasha helps her to see that it is just as important for her to go to school as it is her brother.

The ladies in, "Woman are Different", demand respect from society. In this novel Nwapa portrays these woman as strong, "foot soldiers". Like our foot soldiers; the characters depicted in modern African settings have begun to shift, for the better. These writers are searching for self-respect and self-assertion they are on a journey to redefinition.

Another story that is touched upon is Ama Ata Aido's, "Chan

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