Cultural Appropriation and Resistance: A Critical Analysis of Chinua Achebe`s Things Fall Apart
African societies, Western Perspectives, narratives, appropriation, colonialism, cultural traditions,
This abstract examines the concept of appropriation in Chinua Achebe's seminal novel, "Things Fall Apart," exploring how the author strategically employs the literary device to convey a complex narrative about the impact of colonialism on Igbo society in Nigeria. Achebe's appropriation manifests in various forms, including linguistic choices, narrative structure, character development, and the representation of cultural traditions. The author skillfully appropriates the English language, inherited from colonial powers, to craft a narrative that challenges Western-centric perspectives on African cultures. Achebe also appropriates and reinterprets colonial narratives, providing a counter-narrative that subverts stereotypes and underscores the agency and sophistication of pre-colonial African societies.
"Cultural Appropriation and Resistance: A Critical Analysis of Chinua Achebe`s Things Fall Apart", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.9, Issue 2, page no.211 - 219, February-2024, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2402031.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 2,
February-2024
Pages : 211 - 219
Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_209859
Published Paper Id: IJSDR2402031
Downloads: 000347636
Research Area: Arts
Country: Sabya, Jazan , Saudi Arabia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.10647603
ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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