Understanding Things Fall Apart from a Postcolonial Perspective| Chinua Achebe| African Novel

In this brief video I discuss the novel with a special focus on Okonkwo as the protagonist of a character-driven novel. Most of my discussion is from a postcolonial theory perspective.

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What is Postcolonialism:
Since I claim to be a postcolonialism scholar, I think it is apt to include a brief description of my field of study. In my view, Postcolonialism ( also written as Post Colonialism or Post-Colonialism) is a dynamic field of literary study that focuses on the history of colonialism and native responses to the colonial policies and life after colonialism formally ends. The field of postcolonialism also offers insights into the literature and culture of the the former European colonies and their struggles after the end of colonialism.
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[Jtluci]

This was a great analysis of the novel, and I would love to see more analysis like this for more post colonial texts, thank you for the great content!

[shady_shawty]

greetings from turkey <3 me and all my classmates love your lectures. please continue making such lectures and enlighten us <3 love youu

[tayabbakhatoon]

Finally here i found what i was searching from 2or3 days... It's really very helpful even more helpful for the proper pronunciation...THANKS A BILLION to the respected Professor...means a lot 🌟☺️🙏

[Rima-visf]

Am fascinated by the ideas and the knowledge you give sir, I wish I can be formed by someone like you
All the respect!!

[amiraamari]

On my way to be a doctor and thts all because of you sir .
I owe you so much

[smmahan]

yours lectures sir leave me overthinking and rewriting each time!..it's just amazing
many thanks sir 🇲🇦💙 شكرا

[BushraB]

I just finished the book and stumbled upon your video. Thank you very much for opening the book even more up for me 😊

[debrakalauserangmusic]

"It's also then by the ending it's driven home to us that there are so many such lives that were considered insignificant, not worthy of attention and maybe worthy of one note here or one note there... and that is the problem of colonial representation of native culture". Can't agree more, professor. This book does function as a mirror for everyone of us to examine the dark side of our human nature.

[shabirmagami]

one of my favorite novels ...and your talk as always full of nuance... and insightful .... thanks for sharing ...love and respect💌

[meditationandnature]

Beautifully delineated, all the pros and cons taken into account... Maasha Allah

[Autumnwhispers]

Thank you for this lecture doctor. Greetings from Morocco !

[unepartdebonheur]

Excellent lecture! Greetings from Argentina

[kausaraftab]

Assalamualaikum Sir !
u are just amazing and the way you teach is incomparable

[diyashadas]

Elaborately described. Thank you for this lecture sir. ❤

[stutisharma]

Thanks for the explanation sir...has helped me a lot.

[Edgar]

That's really great lecture... Thank you so much Sir

[brandoncespedes]

This was donde masterfully. Thank you!

[fadialqawal]

After reading this review and listening to your notes and tipps i pick up this argument and i would start writing my paper.
"Achebe demonstrates that teaditions should not leave unqestioned( untouchable). Although change does cause conflict, it can have a positive impact on those who embrace or accept change.
What do you think Sir?

[Leeworld]

Hey Doc, please spell the name of the author you talk about at 2:49. Is it chengezwhu or something. But it's not Achebe or Ngugi. I'd like to explore their work. Thank you.

[understandingliterature]

Tomorrow I am going to take my paper of post colonialism, sir said that the paper will be from Edward said's orientalism introduction and things fall apart. The question will cover both the topics as interlinked. If you can provide me with that hint It will be great.