In The Life Changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli, the educational process is depicted as the road to self-improvement and the representative of the values of the society. The novel provides us with a vision of education specifically college education, being an effective tool to transform lives, but this tool has a lot of burdens and systems to handle.
1. A Sign of Hope and Possibility
Education is used as the representation of civilization and change. The initial opening of the novel rejoices about Omar entering into the university, which is a cause of pride in his family, and preludes the story told, by Ummi. This demonstrates that the higher education is greatly appreciated in society and viewed as the roadway to good future.
2. Ethical and Sociological Experimental Field
University is not an academic learning place alone-it is a character test lane. The novel demonstrates that one should be successful in school to be successful in life, but it has to be supported by good values and discipline. Those who are educated, such as Salma, choose badly morally and bring bad results, and some are tempted to join cults, cheat in exams, and take bribes.
3. An empowerment Machine–Women In Particular
In the novel, education plays a special role concerning women. Such characters as Ummi herself are educated and well-spoken, which sets a good example to the younger girls. Women in the story can communicate, pursue their career choices, and break the code of constraint through education, despite other challenges associated with gender, such as stereotyping and discrimination that women endure.
4. Reflective of the Shortcomings of the Education System
In the novel, some of the weaknesses of the Nigerian education system have also been indirectly criticized. In the university, such areas as corruption, sexual harassment, and favoritism exist, which implies that even education can be degraded by the ethical lows.
In The Life Changer by Khadija Abubakar Jalli, the educational process is depicted as the road to self-improvement and the representative of the values of the society. The novel provides us with a vision of education specifically college education, being an effective tool to transform lives, but this tool has a lot of burdens and systems to handle.
1. A Sign of Hope and Possibility
Education is used as the representation of civilization and change. The initial opening of the novel rejoices about Omar entering into the university, which is a cause of pride in his family, and preludes the story told, by Ummi. This demonstrates that the higher education is greatly appreciated in society and viewed as the roadway to good future.
2. Ethical and Sociological Experimental Field
University is not an academic learning place alone-it is a character test lane. The novel demonstrates that one should be successful in school to be successful in life, but it has to be supported by good values and discipline. Those who are educated, such as Salma, choose badly morally and bring bad results, and some are tempted to join cults, cheat in exams, and take bribes.
3. An empowerment Machine–Women In Particular
In the novel, education plays a special role concerning women. Such characters as Ummi herself are educated and well-spoken, which sets a good example to the younger girls. Women in the story can communicate, pursue their career choices, and break the code of constraint through education, despite other challenges associated with gender, such as stereotyping and discrimination that women endure.
4. Reflective of the Shortcomings of the Education System
In the novel, some of the weaknesses of the Nigerian education system have also been indirectly criticized. In the university, such areas as corruption, sexual harassment, and favoritism exist, which implies that even education can be degraded by the ethical lows.