The Changing Landscape Due to Technological Advancement and Its Influence on the Maasai Image in Ole Kulet’s the Hunter, the Varnishing Herds and the Elephant Dance
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This paper examines the implications of modern technology on Maasai culture as depicted by Ole Kulet in his novels The Hunter, The Vanishing Herds, and The Elephant Dance. The study employs textual analysis within the framework of descriptive qualitative research. Through critical reading of the primary texts, complemented by secondary materials such as scholarly articles, journals, and magazines, the research explores how various characters manipulate technological resources to adapt to the dynamics of modern society. The findings reveal that Ole Kulet not only narrates the deep relationships between landscape and humanity but also highlights the impact of technology in creating unfamiliar spaces within African contexts. These new spaces, introduced by cultures that perceive landscapes differently, disrupt traditional relationships and values. The study thus portrays how technological advancement in Africa has transformed landscapes, leading to significant repercussions on African cultures and identities.
Authors: Lydia Vidembu Madete, Tobias Omondi
Institution: Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Literature and Literary Theory
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4412398540