Matika Wilbur and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

ways of understanding of the world

During the class, we watched a TED talk by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie tited ‘The danger of a single story’. It told us that the narratives shape ones understanding towards things, with example of her own childhood story. If the narrative was for a single perspective, the narrative will cause stereotype. The narrative is usually produced by the power, and can cause destruction of dignity.

However, story telling also can repair the hurt dignity, addressed by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Similar to this idea, Matika Wilbur’s photographs aimed to show the real side of the Native Americans helped the viewers to develop a new understanding of the Native Americans produced the same point. The new narrative brought by Wilbur enhanced the viewers’ understanding of native americans.

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How to Write About Africa | Binyavanga Wainaina | Granta

typical example of ==satire==

 1.  The author mentions using specific words in titles and descriptions in writing about Africa. What effect do these word choices have on the reader’s perception of the continent? Provide examples from the text to support your answer.

2. The author describes various types of characters that have been included in narratives about Africa, such as “The Starving African” and “The Ancient Wise Man.” How do these characterizations reflect stereotypes about Africa? Cite specific phrases from the text to illustrate your points.

3. The author emphasizes the importance of a particular tone when discussing Africa. What tone does the author advocate for, and how does it impact the overall message of the text? Use quotes from the text to explain how this satirical tone contributes to the reader’s understanding of the author’s perspective on writing about Africa.