ENGL 10C: Literatures in English, 1850 to Present
Prof. BanShi
Question: Investigate the role of colonialism in postcolonial literature.
Provide examples from relevant texts to illustrate how authors grapple with
the legacies of colonialism.
Response: Postcolonial literature addresses the impact of colonialism on diverse
cultures. In Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart," the novel critiques colonial
imposition on indigenous societies, offering a perspective from the colonized rather
than the colonizer.
Question: Examine the representation of identity and diaspora in
contemporary literature. How do authors navigate the complexities of
cultural displacement and identity formation?
Response: Contemporary literature often explores identity in the context of
diaspora. Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Namesake" portrays the challenges faced by
immigrants, emphasizing the negotiation of cultural identity within a new and
unfamiliar context.
