Chinua Achebe, one of the most important representatives of postcolonial literature, has explored the most important concepts of the discourse in his African trilogy. Bringing forward significant concepts in his novels Things Fall Apart, No Longer At Ease and Arrow of God such as culture, identity, alienation, hybridity, in-betweenness, corruption and assimilation, Achebe has revealed all the details of colonialism and post-independence periods experienced by the African geography through the main characters. The author, who also refers to the pre-colonial period, does not base the downfall, corruption and falling apart solely on colonial policies and practices, showing that there are unresolved issues and problems in tribal cultures as well. Reflections of tensions between primitive societies, wars, struggles, examples of discrimination and exclusion have made Achebe one of the pioneers of postcolonial literature. Black Africa's struggle with White Europe offers openness to all sorts of relationships. Belief system, culture, identity and lifestyle are seen as the most suitable cases for cultural erosion in this struggle.
Post-colonialism Chinua Achebe identity culture Things Fall Apart No Longer At Ease Arrow of God
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Journal Section | Makaleler |
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Publication Date | March 16, 2019 |
Published in Issue | Year 2019 Volume: 23 Issue: 1 |