Since 1958, when the book Things Fall Apart was published by Chinua Achebe, many people have asked for the book to be banned because it contains critical elements regarding colonialism. Should the book’s publication be banned?
Declaring that the author was not attempting to censor the book by adding non-fictional components and explaining why the author wasn’t aiming for this. Each word of his writing reflected an ideology that dealt with colonialism, racism and its association. Chinua Achebe did not just show the reader how far civil right had progressed, but he also arranged the events in a way that made the story useful for children. This book should not have been prohibited because of its goal to inform people about the dangers that colonialism can bring. Readers concluded that despite the trend of writing about dystopian societies (which reflected reality) in the recent past, authors were mainly based on realistic issues. This could help students learn more about historical people’s lives.
In the rich history of society, there are many examples of non-thinking acts and self actions that were relegated to religion praxis. Pambazuka News said that this was consistent with the results reported. “Colonized Africans weren’t only treated as inferiors, they were denied their basic human rights like education and land to farm, mine, and fish. In recognition of their barbaric atrocities and actions, colonial officials were given awards. Edem KODJO, author of Africa Tomorrow stated that this was not an accident. He said that Africa’s future would be: “torn from his past and thrown into a world fashioned by outsiders that will suppress his values. The African today is the deformed reflection of others. Students will also be able to learn from their ancestors’ mistakes and frauds. Things Fall Aside was a great choice for kids as it has a bitterness that is increasing between races.
The novel setting was created by using a folktale called ‘The Tortoise and The Birds.’ It was a way to express the conflict that existed between the Ilbo and White societies. Metaphorical depictions of ethnic peoples by birds in which they are described as untrustworthy and too lightheartedly believing the evil compassion of Whites. The tortoise became a dictatorship when it broke the natural rules. It was punished accordingly. The conclusion was: “While a folktale can be interpreted as a metaphor for the colonization and destruction of Africa, the story also contains many truths that are relevant to human existence. The folktale showed what happens to someone who is too greedy. A tortoise’s greed caused him to fall. The novel relates greed to people, not just the tortoise. Chinua Achebe’s clever arrangement of pure incidents about racism and missionary war allowed children to understand the situation by association. Quora’s report on the book stated: “Though the author has elements of British imperialism and missionaries trying to convert Africans to Christianity, he portrays it very effectively. The novel portrays the price people pay when faced with a dilemma like ‘to be …’,. This has a significant impact on a story. The anti-censored novel is suitable for civilians of any age. As an example, the story was powerful with strong characters and great events. It also had a paced narration.
The rational content summarizing a book that readers can understand the character’s emotions could lead to a variety of psychological studies. People might study the corruption of history in terms of a missionary who makes people uncontrollable and crazy. According to Chris Tiffin’s book, ‘De-Scribing Empire Post-Colonialism & Textuality: De-Scribing Empire’, Alan Lawson says: “Colonized Africans have been treated as inferiors and denied basic human rights like education, access to land, decent housing, farming, fishing and mining. The atrocities committed by colonial officials were celebrated. Missionaries’ wars are a way to express the emotions and personifications of both enemy and ally. By different POV, the fear of being controlled and the glory gained by conquering both are enough to create psychos. Okwonko/his clan/nation were faced with a condition that was the lack of trust in the inner self. This condition led to the defeat of traditional losses and deaths. Through these aspects, the psychological and behavioral aspects accurately described science and society. Identifying unconsciousness using meaningless laws is a good way to determine the causes.
What is enough evidence for the students to be able to accept the reading of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe? This would include educating them about the sensitive themes of the novel, censorship and offering to give the students a fair amount of information. Conclusion: The knowledge given to readers made it easier for them to join the world of outlaws. African colonists had to adhere to hybridity principles, which were against ethical principles. They couldn’t protest or ignite because they could die. The white dictatorship is not to blame for being greedy, cruel and foolish. With the knowledge of the correctness of depicting racism and colonialism in combination with the use of psychology as an introduction, the author aspires influence society by reading the novel. He wants to move their mindset from banning, to one of acceptance. The truth is, there are still missionaries that portray the gods and the indigenous people as model saints. This story brings to mind a dystopian future where children and teenagers could be called curious.
