AFRICA

By

David Diop

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 "Africa“
is a poem written by the Senegalese poet David
Diop. David Mandessi Diop (1927–1960) was a
prominent African poet known for his powerful
and thought-provoking poems that often dealt with
themes of colonialism, racism, and African
identity. He was born in France but later moved to
Senegal, his father's homeland.
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 "Africa" is one of Diop's most
famous and impactful poems. It
reflects the pain and suffering of
African people throughout history,
particularly under the oppression of
colonialism. The poem evokes a
sense of longing for freedom and
self-determination.
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ONCE UPON A
TIME

Nadine Gordimer

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 "Once Upon a Time" is a short
story written by the South
African author Nadine Gordimer.
Published in 1989 as part of her
collection titled "Jump and Other
Stories," the story is a powerful
allegory that critiques the
apartheid system that was
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"Once Upon a Time" serves as a powerful critique of the
apartheid system, which enforced racial segregation and
oppression in South Africa. It addresses themes of fear,
isolation, privilege, and the unintended consequences of
extreme security measures. Through its allegorical
storytelling, the story highlights the destructive nature
of division and the importance of addressing societal
issues in a more inclusive and empathetic way.

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Anticipation
"
By; MABEL DOVE DONQUAH

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 "Anticipation“
is a short story by Mabel Dove-Danquah
Ghana. This story is about marriage customs in
Africa at one time. A chief is a polygamist and
pays a dowry and marries a woman he was
already married to for two years. He had so
many wives he couldn't keep track of them.

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Story has deeper message or central idea. It
comments on human experience, and more
often a story relates to real life situations.
Elements of setting include place, time,
historical context, sensory details and mood or
environment. Setting characters, further the
plot, reveal the theme and impact the of
story's mood.
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