Question

Which phrases from the passage support Achebe’s claim that Conrad’s writing dehumanizes the African people? Check all that apply.
A: “the savage who was a fireman”
B: “He was an improved specimen”
C: “as seeing a dog in a parody of breeches”
D: “He squinted at the steam gauge”
E: “he was hard at work”
F: “a thrall to strange witchcraft”

Answer 1

Answer:

A, B, C, and F

Explanation:

A because he calls him a savage.

B because calls him improved, suggesting that other Africans are below average.

C because he compares him to a dog.

F because he compares his hard work to witchcraft, which was looked down upon.