The Role of the Image of the Hero Character in the Development of Swahili Drama

Abstract: The role of the image of the hero in the development of Swahili Drama and its theories. Primary data were collected by the method of reading selected drama of Fumo Liongo and Sundiata written by Emmanuel Mbogo. The review of documents used to verify the primary data was obtained through electronic and library methods. The descriptive method was used in the presentation of the data. The data discussion was guided by the theory of semiotics. This theory deals with signs and symbols in literary works. It was used to examine the audience in the selected books as they create various meanings through their creativity and interpretations of the symbols and signs they encounter in literary works. The results of this article show that one of the roles of the hero in the selected works is to show the spirit of patriotism and solidarity by avoiding betrayal, greed for wealth and power, hypocrisy and cruelty in order to build a society with strong prosperity in all areas of life. This article suggests that further research be conducted on literary works to examine how the ideologies, philosophies and traditional norms of society and nation are conveyed through the protagonist. Keywords: Image, Hero Character, Drama and Semiotic Theory. Title: The Role of the Image of the Hero Character in the Development of Swahili Drama Author: Gerephace Mwangosi, Ndimyake Mwakanjuki International Journal of Novel Research in Humanity and Social Sciences ISSN 2394-9694 Vol. 12, Issue 2, March 2025 - April 2025 Page No: 1-7 Novelty Journals Website: www.noveltyjournals.com Published Date: 08-April-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15175196 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.noveltyjournals.com/upload/paper/The%20Role%20of%20the%20Image%20of%20the%20Hero%20Character-08042025-3.pdf