Question

Which statement best summarizes the purpose and claim of Achebe’s essay?
A: Achebe’s purpose is to persuade readers that Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is a literary work that must be taught in order to illustrate the horrors of colonialism.
B: Achebe’s purpose is to persuade readers that Conrad’s Heart of Darkness exemplifies Western racist perceptions of Africa through stereotypical portrayals of culture.
C: Achebe’s purpose is to inform readers that Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is an important literary work that uses a complex style to make Africa seem mysterious.
D: Achebe’s purpose is to inform readers that Conrad’s Heart of Darkness portrays African people and culture in ways that Europeans accepted at the time.

Answer 1

Achebe’s purpose is to persuade readers that Conrad’s heart of darkness exemplifies western racist perceptions of Africa through stereotypical portrayals of culture.

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Answer 2

Answer:

B) Achebe’s purpose is to persuade readers that Conrad’s Heart of Darkness exemplifies Western racist perceptions of Africa through stereotypical portrayals of culture.

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