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- The research is basically looking into the literal and the techniques used by authors and the influence such techniques have on IsiZulu drama. Although different authors even playwrights were used in this research, the intentions are to investigate the effects of such influences on IsiZulu drama especially historical dramas. This research is divided into five chapters. Chapter one is the general introduction of the research topic where the following topics form part of the research proposal. These include: The background to the study, the statement of the problem, the purpose of the study, delimitation of the study, the study methodology, beneficiaries of the study, division of chapters chronologically and conclusion. Chapter two deals with different literal techniques used by authors / playwrights in various plays which include the following: foreshadowing, flashback, language and culture, the use of the plot, suspense, the use and effects of dialogue, secretes of the play which include events which are hidden to other characters especially the protagonist. Chapter three investigates the effects of the narrative techniques on characters, on events of drama, the effects on how characters are created by the authors, how they are named and the effects on the plot. Chapter four investigates and reveals authors, the playwrights, as story tellers through their different characters. It also reveals how authors shape up the events and crisis using appropriate characters in defining themes of historical drama. The themes of the historical dramas investigated include: politics, dreams and assassination of King Shaka by his brother Dingane and Mbopha, his regiment. Chapter five deals with discourse analysis, the crisis analysis, dialogue and the problems of the protagonist analysed, recommendations and the conclusion.
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