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Essay / Aspects of Post-colonialism - 1899
"Explore post-colonialism from different readings. Each reading shapes and defines aspects of post-colonialism" The readings allow respondents to create meaning from the text and compose in their own context and that of others. Exploring “feminist,” “Freudian,” and “Marxist” readings allows readers to visualize certain concepts and explore themes from different perspectives. All of these readings encompass certain thematic concerns, from which a certain degree of parallelism of each perspective can be established, as well as different concepts and issues. Feminist reading explores the ways in which texts can describe the place of women in society. In particular, it draws on the oppression of women and the different and contradictory perspectives regarding their roles, behavior and function within a society. The exploration of cultural and personal identity, which determines how these can shape an individual relationship with others, is known as “Freudian” reading. He asserts that the experiences an individual has had as a minor or in the past can ultimately shape their perception of life. This especially happens if they left without a sense of closure. These two readings contrast sharply with the “Marxist” reading. The Marxist reading focuses primarily on class struggle throughout history. This reading indicates that people think and behave in response to surrounding factors. Dominant groups in society, because of their power and control, influence and dictate the beliefs and values of the majority. Although postcolonialism is categorized as a reading itself, its exploration from different readings, therefore from different perspectives, can sometimes generate various ways of doing so. to think of a... middle of paper ...... want in him to apologize to the "negro", Jim, because he believes that Africans also possess the same emotions as Europeans, "It was fifteen minutes before I could go to work humbly towards a negro. » Another scene that shows the alteration of some of Huckleberry's beliefs and values occurs during his monologue, in which his morality challenges his Western mentality, but due to the experiences he has had, he is able to rid himself of his racist prejudices and helps Jim achieve freedom, even though he believes it will propel him to "hell", in doing so. By the end of the novel, Huck's mindset and attitude towards the slave Jim (African) is completely changed, as are his preconceptions. Therefore, it is evident that a child's experiences can have a profound impact on their psyche and ultimately reshape their beliefs and values...