Postcolonial criticism
A critical approach that analyses how literature represents colonialism, imperialism, and the relationships between colonisers and colonised peoples. Postcolonial criticism often reveals how texts reflect or challenge colonial ideologies.
Real World
Chinua Achebe's famous 1975 lecture argued that Conrad's *Heart of Darkness* dehumanises African characters, reducing them to backdrop for European psychological drama — a landmark moment in postcolonial criticism.
Exam Focus
Name a specific postcolonial critic (e.g. Achebe, Said, Bhabha) to elevate your AO5 response beyond generic 'some critics think' phrasing.
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