Postcolonial Echoes in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
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Exploring Postcolonial Themes in "Things Fall Apart" and "Heart of Darkness" Postcolonial literature delves into the experiences of those who lived under colonial rule, addressing the profound impacts of colonization on their lives. This literary genre encompasses regions across continents, with Africa serving as a significant backdrop where colonialism and imperialism brought about profound changes. Chinua Achebe's novel, "Things Fall Apart," stands as a poignant representation of postcolonial literature, where the author skillfully portrays the themes of colonialism and its detrimental effects. Achebe adeptly showcases how colonialism either suppressed the cultural development of the Igbo society or replaced it entirely with a new culture. Achebe is not alone in tackling the subject of colonialism through literature; Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" also serves as an exemplary work, vividly depicting the harrowing conditions endured …