Struggles between traditional and modernization in Senegal — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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Struggles between traditional and modernization in Senegal

Name: Christina Smerko
Major: French Communication
Hometown: Chicago
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Type of research: Senior thesis

Abstract

In my thesis research, I will be analyzing the internal conflicts that the main character has throughout the book L’aventure Ambigue by Cheikh Hamidou Kane. The book is set in a very traditional Senegalese village where Western influences are not welcome. The main character, a young Senegalese boy, is sent to France for his studies where he learns more Western ideals and philosophical thoughts. We see a great struggle between keeping his traditional Islamic customs and learning how to live with his new Western philosophies. This character struggles to find the middle way between traditional and modern life. I will also be comparing his struggles with today’s more modern Senegal and see if the same conflicts still apply to today’s Senegalese population.