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Things Fall Apart Critical Lens

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In literature it is often perspective that determines the pathway of a novel. Bias opinions and morals can transform a single story into many as many authors incorporate bits of themselves. This idea is seen within the novels Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe and and Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, as both demonstrate opposing point of views of African society. Conrad’s point of view of a European imperialist is more frowned upon as most people in present day have a lower tolerance for the incredible amounts racism within it. It is true during that time period it was unfortunately common, however some say it takes it too far barely recognizing the natives as human. Upon reading this portrayal Chinua Achebe wrote an essay, appalled that a story
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