Character and Culture in Literature

Question 1

What is Achebe’s claim in this excerpt?

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D: Conrad and literary critics of his text have racist viewpoints because they fail to see the dehumanizing depiction of Africans in the text.

Question 2

In this passage, Achebe includes a quotation from Heart of Darkness. Why is it effective as evidence that Conrad has racist views?

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A: It shows that Conrad saw Africans as being inferior to Europeans.

Question 3

Which phrases from the passage support Achebe’s claim that Conrad’s writing dehumanizes the African people? Check all that apply.

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A: “the savage who was a fireman”; B: “He was an improved specimen”; C: “as seeing a dog in a parody of breeches”; F: “a thrall to strange witchcraft”

Question 4

What claim does Achebe make in this passage? What type of evidence does Achebe use to support this claim? How does the evidence support the claim?

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A: Conrad’s depiction of Africans is not accurate.

Question 5

How does Achebe develop his claim in this passage?

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C: He cites evidence to support his claim and reason.

Question 6

anecdotal X textual ✔ historical

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C: historical

Question 7

✔ It contrasts Conrad’s limited viewpoint.It supports Conrad’s perspective. It denies claims that Conrad is racist.

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A: It contrasts Conrad’s limited viewpoint.

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