“Mother Africa” and Her Rebellious Children: Exploring Unspoken Words in Yvonne Vera’s <italic>Butterfly Burning</italic>.

The article delves into Yvonne Vera&#39;s novel &quot;Butterfly Burning&quot; from a postcolonial feminist perspective, examining themes of patriarchal oppression and female subjectivity. It explores how the protagonist, Phephelaphi, challenges societal expectations and seeks autonomy beyond traditional gender roles. Through nuanced storytelling and complex characters, Vera offers a fresh perspective on African women&#39;s experiences and voices, challenging conventional narratives of women&#39;s roles in society and the impact of colonial and patriarchal structures on their agency. [Extracted from the article]