Abstract:
Aim of the Study: This is a fresh perspective on the thematic concern in
Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie‟s Americanah and the theme of unfaithfulness in
Ngugi Wa Thiong‟o‟s A Grain of Wheat.
Methodology: The study seeks to unravel some of the hidden realities portrayed in
the works using realism and deconstruction. Because of its commitment to the
portrayal of the society exactly as it is; not as we‟d love it to be, and because of its
didactic inclinations, realism is regarded as a moralistic method in critical discourse.
Deconstruction is an aspect of formalism. Through qualitative content analysis, the
theme of unfaithfulness is ex-rayed from different viewpoints.
Findings and Conclusion: It is observed that the two writers were faithful to reality
in the portrayal of the events and characters in their works. However, while
providing motives for their characters‟ actions; they inadvertently deconstruct the
theme. It is concluded that unfaithfulness is a huge aspect of the character and
relationships of human beings, especially when personal interests and distance set
in.
Keywords: Deconstructing, Theme of Unfaithfulness, Chimamanda Adichie‟s
Americanah, Ngugi WA Thiong‟o‟s A Grain of Wheat.
