A postcolonial study of western systemic oppression in Things Fall Apart and Beloved
This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English, 2024.
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10361-228162024-09-24T06:12:47Z A postcolonial study of western systemic oppression in Things Fall Apart and Beloved Islam, Sadia Noman, Abu Sayeed Mohammad Department of English and Humanities, Brac University Slavery Colonialism Cultural hybridity Racism Alienation Postcolonial dimension Racism in literature. Postcolonialism in literature. This thesis is submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in English, 2024. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Includes bibliographical references (pages 41-44). This paper explores the postcolonial dimensions of systemic oppression within the western context as depicted in two seminal literary works, Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart and Toni Morrison’s Beloved. The analysis delves into the portrayal of colonialism’s enduring impact on indigenous cultures and the subsequent internalization of oppressive ideologies by the colonized. By employing a postcolonial lens, the study shows the multifaceted manifestations of systemic oppression, ranging from cultural erasure and economic exploration to the psychological ramification of the African American experience during and after slavery serve as important case studies, revealing how these authors engage with the aftermath of colonial domination and its far-reaching implications. The comparative analysis seeks to highlight the shared threads of Western systemic oppression present in both narratives while emphasizing the resilience and agency of the oppressed in confronting and resisting the oppressive structures. Through an examination of the characters’ struggles and the cultural landscapes they navigate, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of the complex dynamics of postcolonial literature and its critical implications for contemporary discussions on systemic oppression and cultural resilience. Sadia Islam B.A. in English 2024-05-14T07:21:47Z 2024-05-14T07:21:47Z ©2024 2024-01 Thesis ID: 20103021 http://hdl.handle.net/10361/22816 en Brac University theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. 52 pages application/pdf Brac University |
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