Lecture Notes on 'The Sun Hath Looked Upon Me' by Calixthe Beyala

These flashcards cover the key vocabulary and themes discussed in the lecture notes related to Calixthe Beyala's work.

Apocalypse

A term often used to describe a prophetic revelation, typically involving disaster, the end of the world, or a transformative event.

Barren

Describing land or a population that is unable to produce or sustain life.

the Song of Songs

A book from the Old Testament that is often interpreted as an allegory of love between God and His people.

Therapeutic orders

Guidelines or advice intended to promote healing or well-being.

Filth

A condition of being dirty or polluted, often used metaphorically to describe moral decay.

Cultural transmission

The way a culture's beliefs, values, and practices are passed down from one generation to another.

Intact

Remaining whole and undamaged, often referring to purity or lack of physical or emotional alteration.

Despair

A state of hopelessness, often leading to a sense of abandonment.

Tradition

Customs, practices, and beliefs that are passed down within a culture or society.

Identity

The qualities, beliefs, personality, looks and expressions that make a person or group.