and Chinua Achebe, "Racism in Conrad's Heart of
Darkness"
What
is Fanon's purpose in including all the psychiatric cases? Why does he include
both Algerian and French cases? What does these cases have to do with Algerian
"criminality?"
What,
precisely, is Achebe's argument? Do you agree with him or are you unconvinced?
Why
does Achebe include the sections on African history and art?
How
does Achebe address the question of the double narrator as it pertains to
his argument? Do you find his explanation persuasive
How
does Achebe deal with the overall anti-colonialist tone of Heart of Darkness? Once again, do you find his explanation
convincing?