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Abstract

Postcolonial studies is an essential area of study in literary research that explores the indigenous perspectives marginalized or erased by colonial domination. Although there has been significant scholarly attention on postcolonial themes in various literary forms, there is a pressing need to interact more with dramatic texts that address postcolonialism. This paper firmly examines the play We the Beast by Chukwuma Okoye through the lens of postcolonial theory to explore themes of postcolonialism in Nigeria. The study uses content analysis and literary discourse to analyze how Okoye weaves postcolonial themes and motifs into the play's fabric. By examining specific excerpts from the text, this study sheds light on how postcolonialism shapes the play's narrative structure and character dynamics, providing a better understanding of its thematic underpinnings. This research firmly emphasizes the importance of incorporating postcolonial perspectives into analyzing literary works, particularly those depicting childhood experiences of the Nigerian Biafra war. It offers valuable insights into the enduring trauma of colonialism on African societies and cultures, particularly Nigeria, more than half a century later after the civil war.