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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Applying Critical Approaches to Literary Analysis

Question 5 • ELA 10B - 2023

What experiences in Achebe’s life led him to write the story?

Answer
A
As citizen of Nigeria and the US, Achebe was interested in the impact of western culture on Nigerian culture.
B
As a university professor, Achebe was expected to write about his life in Nigeria.
C
As an activist, Achebe was trying to change a Nigerian tradition to a western tradition.
D
As a parent in the US, Achebe’s children had no experience of Nigerian culture.

Explanation

Achebe’s experiences in Nigeria and abroad gave him insight into the effects of Western culture on Nigerian society. That interest is reflected in his writing, which often explores the meeting and conflict of cultures. Choice A best describes this influence; the other choices suggest motives not supported by the question.

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