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The aim is to examine the journey motif in contemporary Nigerian short fiction and its implications for cultural and geographical understanding.

Mapping a Region: The Journey Motif in Twenty-First-Century Nigerian Short Fiction

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The aim is to examine the journey motif in contemporary Nigerian short fiction and its implications for cultural and geographical understanding.
Analyzed three Nigerian short stories: 'Innocence', 'Aphrodisiac', and 'Waiting for the Messiah'.
Identified characteristics of travel literature present in everyday commuter journeys.
Explored collective narratives and their connection to political and cultural references.
Found traditional characteristics of journey motifs in all three stories, including the heroic journey.
Demonstrated how these narratives collectively map cultural and geographical contexts.
Revealed that the journey motif fosters a shared sense of place among characters and readers.

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This analysis explores the journey motif in Nigerian short stories, highlighting cultural and geographical mappings.

Alejandra Gonzalez Sariñana (2025) studied this question.

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