Saturday 14 May 2016

Essay Outline: The personal history of Chinua Achebe

Thesis: The personal history of Chinua Achebe, as a product of hybridized Anglo-African culture, was used as a means for catharsis, which is apparent through his attempt to illustrate a holistic view of both cultures.

Topic Sentence 1: Achebe reveals the apparent Manichaeism in each culture, in order to express his identity and unveil his internal conflicts as a product of hybridized Anglo-African culture.

Topic Sentence 2: Achebe depicts the merits and demerits of Igbo society, as he utilizes the sullen character of Okonkwo to portray the malignant faults in Igbo culture, yet juxtaposing his traits through the use of Uchendu.


Topic Sentence 3: Achebe illustrates the Christian society in an akin manner, as he portrays holism in their culture through utilizing Reverend Smith as the culprit and Mr. Brown to display the benevolent aspects of Christian society.

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