Aimé Césaire

Colonialism is broadly defined and universally acknowledged as the process of occupying and gaining control over foreign lands. This process has been associated with the political expansion of countries as well as the immense oppression of indigenous peoples. The main question that guided the research for this literature review is how were European settlers successful in colonizing indigenous lands? This question is instructive as to which methods western colonizers utilized were most effective in

Whilst Aimé Césaire wrote A Tempest as a spin off of Shakespeare's The Tempest the differences between the two plays can not be denied. In this essay an exploration of the differences of the two plays will be done by focusing mainly on the idea of the way in which Prospero treats Caliban and Ariel, Caliban's first encounters with Stephano and Trinculo, and finally the way in which both plays have different endings. In both A Tempest and The Tempest Prospero arrives on an island with his daughter

The Tempest, by Shakespeare, offers the reader a variety of themes. The one theme that stands out the most is that of colonialism. During the time of Shakespeare, many European countries such as Spain, France, and England, were expanding their borders by taking over less developed countries, referred to as colonies. During this time of exploitation, there was skepticism concerning the possible success of the colonies. While some scholars believe that the play is about the Americas, I argue that the

Aime Cesaire’s essay Discourse on Colonialism, implies that colonization simply destroys a civilization. Cesaire critiques how colonization was deceiving and selfish because it gave colonizers powers for capitalism. Cesaire also links how colonization is like Nazism. He suggests that people should view both, colonialism and Nazism, as cruel and deceiving because

Renée Stout: Tales of the Conjure Woman is one of the most unique exhibits you will ever come across in life. Conjure is to maneuver the paranormal forces, using roots, charms and nonliving and handmade articles. Renée Stout was a true conjure woman because she discovered two alter egos within herself, Fatima Mayfield and Madam Ching. She has the enchanted characteristic to observe the world through two sets of eyes, the spiritual and the physical realm. Renée Stout’s art embodies contemporary hoodoo

Franz Fanon was born in the French Territory, Martinque, in 1925. He had a Doctorate in psychiatry, he was introduced to philosophy of negritude by Aimé Césaire. Fanon fought in World War II with the French military, in the 1950’s he went to North Africa and joined the Front de Liberation Nationale (FLN). Fanon was a leading anticolonial theorist, known for his writings White Skin, Black Masks, and Wretched of the Earth. He died before his 40th birthday, in 1961. Fanon’s overall argument about

producing the world’s most well-known explorer and colonizer, Christopher Columbus, Italy was no stranger to the concept of slavery which was unjustly propagated unto the natives of the island by Prospero in William Shakespeare’s The Tempest (1603) and Aime Cesaire’s A Tempest (1969). Just as the European culture was forced unto the inhabitants of “discovered” lands, Prospero made it his duty to enforce such a standard unto the island natives. To any European in the 18th century, being black served as

One of the most baffling aspects of European interest in African people is the civilizations collective distaste of and fascination with people of African descent. The initial journey into Africa, and the planning that preceded it, spawned many of the most enlightening theories about African people. These theories, usually in support of African savagery and inferiority and in favor of European superiority and civility were based in the colonial mentalities of that time. Of the most notable theories

George Kurtskhalia Mr.s Wasserman Contemporary Literature March 3 , 2012 Effect of colonialism on gender equality The female characters of Junot Diaz’s novel, The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, La Inca, Beli, and Lola, demonstrate the ways in which colonialism led to the dehumanization of citizens, especially women, and how these power dynamics carry over into modern society in relationships between the majority and minority, both in terms of race and gender in their oppression that

In present day, one always associates access to an education as one of the greatest opportunities available. Children are taught from a young age to strive for academic success and become a professional in any field. Through hard work and dedication, anyone will be able to overcome adversity and create a better future for themselves. The ultimate goal is to become independent and demonstrate the time and effort one put into bettering themselves, all while simultaneously aiding and becoming an important