African Language and Literature | 更新时间:2024-09-07
Linguistic Deterritorialization and Intertextualization of Mémoires de Porc-épic From a Post-Modern Perspective of Decentralization
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African Language and Culture Studies   ·   2024年9月7日   ·   2023年 第1期  
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1 Introduction

Explored how writer groups with multiple identities challenge cultural hegemony and ideological domination through an intermediary writing posture in the context of globalization. By analyzing the "Memoirs of a Porcupine" by Congolese French author Alain Mabancu, this study reveals how the language domain and intertextual writing in the novel embody the postmodern concept of "decentralization". The novel constructs an intertextual world of fantasy and reality by crossing the boundaries between Bengali and French, as well as combining the traditions of African folk oral literature with Western classical literature, in order to satirize and criticize the primitive and modern nature of dark human nature and civilization. In addition, the chapter also introduces Deleuze and Gatali's concept of "deconstruction", as well as Kristeva's interpretation of "intertextuality", to deeply analyze the cultural significance in the novel and the author's creative motivation.

Localization of 2 Weak Languages

In depth exploration of the concept of "domain decomposition" proposed by Deleuze and Gatali in "Capitalism and Schizophrenia: A Thousand Plateaus", and its application to the analysis of language strategies in "Memoirs of the Porcupine". In the book, the heterogeneity of language used by animal narrators and characters demonstrates the crossing of weak language over strong language, thus constructing a fluid continuum. Author Ma Bangku integrated the vocabulary and expressions of the Congolese indigenous language into French, creating a hybrid language that challenges the normativity and stability of French. This language strategy not only reflects the way of thinking and worldview of African indigenous languages, but also resists linguistic unilateralism and reassigns the original ethnic culture. Through direct borrowing, imitation translation, and the creation of mixed languages, Mabenku showcases the dynamic and cross-border nature of African indigenous languages, as well as reflection and resistance to French language hegemony. These language strategies not only enrich the meaning of the text, but also promote a harmonious appearance of decentralized multilingual integration, reflecting the deep motivation of postmodern writers to use language for decolonization.

Intertextual interpretation of world literature

In depth exploration of the application of intertextuality in "Memoirs of a Porcupine" reveals how the work establishes connections with world literature through techniques such as citation, suggestion, collage, and parody. Author Ma Bangku utilized the fables of La Fontaine and classic texts such as the Bible to construct a cross textual relationship between the novel and these works, showcasing the complexity of coexistence between animals and humans. The leader of the porcupine in the novel warns animals to be vigilant towards humans by quoting fables, while the suggestive technique is used to criticize human stupidity and blind obedience. In addition, the novel integrates classic stories of world literature into the oral narrative tradition of Africa through suggestion and collage, creating a multi-layered intertextual network.

4 Conclusion

The Memoirs of a Porcupine breaks the boundaries between African indigenous languages and standard French through postmodern narrative techniques such as juxtaposition, collage, transformation, and imitation. The novel employs intertextual techniques, requiring readers to actively participate in the construction of textual meaning, while also satirizing Western classic myths and religious stories, challenging traditional ideologies. Ma Bangku's writing demonstrates a decentralized tendency, characterized by dialogue and deconstruction, challenging the unequal structure of the literary world. The novel heralds the arrival of French world literature that transcends language, culture, and ethnic boundaries.

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