Achebe declares Conrad’s text as a racist one.  He points out many scenes where the author creates a myth of Africa and Africans.  Are there any contemporary examples that are worth connecting Achebe’s essay to?Discuss

Heart of Darkness

Prompts for Response Paper on Heart of Darkness

1. Achebe declares Conrad’s text as a racist one.  He points out many scenes where the author creates a myth of Africa and Africans.  Are there any contemporary examples that are worth connecting Achebe’s essay to?

2. Going back to “Death of an Author,” looking beyond “the horror,” how does location play an essential role to Conrad’s discussion on man?  How do women?  How do Africans?

 

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