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In the novel of Chinua Achebe, An Anthill of Savannah, a character who is an older man

describes the significance of a story… “Only the story can continue beyond the war and the

warrior. It is the story that outlives the sound of war-drums and the exploits of the brave

fighters...the story is our escort; without it we are blind...it is the thing that makes us different

from cattle”...

Thesis statement: In the real sense, storytelling creates communication, which is

attractive alongside encouraging particular reactions to the audience. Thus, stories assist in

transforming wrong notions that most people have concerning a specific event or practice.

Back to the except of Achebe's novel, the quote demystifies how a story is likely going

to open thoughts for new readers as well as introduce them to various ideas they did not have

earlier. The story, at times, puts off the general image portrayed by characters, thus compelling

the readers to cognize what might happen within a story. The readers are left to decide on

whether what happens within a story is a reality or not. Literature offers a societal image, and

when the provided appearance is good, and then it is likely going to shape leadership and

characters within society. In most cases, stories give two images, which are bad and good. These

will always drive an individual to develop their approach to life actions. Again, activities that are

pulled from the stories at times swing the mood of some individuals.
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From Chinua Achebe's point of view, a story can have an impact on an individual in

various ways. One, a story that makes someone develops the thinking whatever happens around

him, might be from the perspective of the first person. Thus, a storyteller has the capability of

influencing society in useful ways in the life of a person. When an individual takes a truth within

a narrative, then the impacts of such a person might be incredibly more effective in the future as

compared to the time of reading or getting a particular story.

People always use literature in support of various things. However, the primary job is to

narrate past stories. Most of the storytellers inform people about different ways to fix a particular

predicament. Nonetheless, it is the humans who are supposed to fix their problems. Chinua

Achebe says that a story is essential. It is through the story which people can be directed and

shown how life could be to make some improvements.

In some fashions, storytellers inform the audience that history tends to repeat itself.

Hence, people can move forward within their pathways through recognizing and knowing the

past. The acquaintance acquired has the potentiality of directing and sometimes saving people.

Through documenting life moments, it is possible to gain an understanding of life in better ways.

Thus, an act of storytelling might be beneficial to some individuals and the entire world, just as

the religion and Bible play essential roles in the lives of some people.
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Work Cited

Achebe, Chinua. Anthills of the Savannah. Penguin Books, 1988.