Things Fall Apart and Thiong’o

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Igbo People

An ethnic group native to Nigeria, known for their unique language, culture, and traditions.

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Berlin Conference

An 1884-85 meeting where European leaders negotiated the division of Africa among themselves, formalizing the colonization of the continent.

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Scramble for Africa

The rapid invasion, colonization, and partitioning of Africa by European powers during the late 19th century.

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Post-colonial Gaze

A term referring to the way that colonized societies are observed and defined through the perspectives and biases of the colonizers.

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Imperial Gaze

A concept introduced by E. Ann Kaplan describing how power dynamics influence the observation and representation of colonized peoples by colonizers.

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Orientalism

A term coined by Edward Said that describes the Western portrayal of Eastern societies, often as exotic or backward.

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Proverb

A short, memorable saying that embodies a common truth or belief, often reflecting cultural values or wisdom.

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Things Fall Apart

A novel by Chinua Achebe set in the Igbo culture, illustrating the impact of colonialism on African societies.

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Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o

A Kenyan writer who advocates for writing in native African languages and critiques the use of colonial languages in literature.

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Umuofia

A fictional Igbo village in which Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart is set, representing traditional Igbo life and culture.

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