Achebe and his critique of Conrad's "Heart of Darkness"

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Exploring Achebe's Critique of Heart of Darkness

Delve into the complex dynamics of race, representation, and literature with our thought-provoking quiz on Chinua Achebe's critique of Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness." This quiz invites you to reflect on important themes and your personal views regarding the portrayal of African people in literature.

Join us to explore these key aspects:

Literary analysis
Representation in literature
Cultural perspectives
Critical thinking

5 Questions1 MinutesCreated by ReflectiveReader527

In your opinion, should "Heart of Darkness" be read at school despite Achebe's critique?

Yes

Do you agree with Achebe in saying that Conrad's description of African people is racist?

Yes

What strikes you the most about the following lines? And why?

“This was the first time we were seeing ourselves, as autonomous individuals, rather than half-people, or as Conrad would say, 'rudimentary souls’.”

In your opinion, what does "the Other World" refer to?

Do you think that "white racism against Africa" goes "completely unremarked"?

Yes

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