Re-writing The Past And The Dilemma Of Social Relevance In Toyin Abiodun’s The Trials Of Afonja And The Marriage Of Arike

This is a research on Toyin Abiodun's drama texts "The Marriage of Arike" and "The Trials of Afonja" describing it as books on history and African culture using the theory "New Historicism".ABSTRACTMany writers resort borrowing and incorporating elements of culture in their works other to preserve from extinction. The writers in this time are aware of the historicity of the people as well as the culture and aesthetics which he intends to capture. The intention here is to educate,entertain, as well as address social issues as can be seen in Abiodun’s The Trials of Afonja and The Marriage of Ari…