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Chinua Achebe: Father of African Literature 1930 - 2013 Lecture 8

A summary and analysis of Chinua Achebe's novel "A Man of the People," focusing on themes of corruption, power, betrayal, and resistance in post-colonial Nigeria. Follow Odili's journey as he confronts Minister Nanga's abuse of power and seeks justice. Explore deeper questions on storytelling, work, postcolonialism, and postmodernism.

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Chinua Achebe: Father of African Literature 1930 - 2013 Lecture 8

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  1. Chinua Achebe: Father of African Literature 1930 - 2013Lecture 8 http://viennachinuaachebe.wordpress.com/ Derek Barker www.derekbarker.info Dr.Derek.Barker@gmail.com

  2. Man of the People Summary I A Man of the People is a first-person account of Odili, a school teacher in a fictional country closely resembling post-colonial Nigeria. Odili receives an invitation from a former teacher of his, Chief Nanga, who is now the powerful but corrupt Minister of Culture.

  3. Man of the People Summary II As Minister, Nanga's job is to protect the traditions of his country, and though he is known as "A Man of the People," he instead uses his position to increase his personal wealth.

  4. Man of the People Summary III The Minister's riches and power prove particularly impressive to Odili's girlfriend, who cheats on him with the minister. Seeking revenge, Odili begins to pursue the minister's fiancee.

  5. Man of the People Summary IV Odili agrees to lead an opposition party in the face of both bribes and violent threats. Athough his party fails, in some sense Odili triumphs over the Minister when a military coup forces his old teacher from office

  6. Bob Dylan "If you got a slave master or (Ku Klux) Klan in your blood, blacks can sense that. That stuff lingers to this day. Just like Jews can sense Nazi blood and the Serbs can sense Croatian blood."

  7. Questions What do we tell stories? Why do we work? What is the difference between postcolonialism and postmodernism?

  8. December 13: ”Man of the People” (1966) cont. • January 10: “Anthills of the Savanna” (1987) • Enjoy your reading!

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