BEN OKRI’S VISION OF POST-INDEPENDENCE: A NEO-COLONIAL READING OF DANGEROUS LOVE

The present study aims at examining the Neo-colonial aspect in Ben Okri’s Dangerous Love. It is a critique of Neo-colonialism as form postcolonial theory that concerned with perpetuating colonialism Nigeria after independence. main argument that, through presenting his vision post-independence Nigeria. Okri wants to own how fight different forms independence portraying characters are capable this gloomy vision. Of primary concern way sketches Nigerian young people exemplified character Omovo, protagonist, and friends. further examines types including their reactions practices atrocities committed by elite natives who represent ex-colonial powers. Through close textual analysis also investigates disintegration resulting from colonialism. uses first person narrator, show rejection well degradation life represented moral corruption ruling elite. In so doing, author employs characterization tools theme novel.