1. Racism and Achebe's racial political views

Deeply explored the origin, development, and relationship between racism and nationalism, and analyzed Achebe's views on racial politics. The formation of Western racial views is closely related to the rise of the bourgeoisie and overseas colonial plunder, with slave trade and racist ideas becoming tools for Western colonizers to justify their actions. Although there are differences between racism and nationalism, they are closely related, and racism may act in the name of nationalism. The Western concept of racism reached its peak during colonial expansion, influencing various fields such as philosophy, biology, and religious views. The idea of "African individuality" proposed by the father of African nationalism in the 19th century, Braden, had a profound impact on later African nationalists.

Cultural Investigation of Achibe Ethnic Political Criticism

Achebe's racial political criticism was deeply influenced by his unique non Western mixed cultural upbringing. He grew up in a dual context of Christian culture and traditional African religious culture, with his parents being devout Christians and his uncle and neighbors giving him the influence of traditional culture. Achebe received education in public schools established by the British colonial government, experiencing the collision of different religious cultures and ethnic customs. Despite differences and conflicts, the spiritual themes of human humanism are interconnected. The concept of racism did not take root in the young Achibe's heart, but he witnessed firsthand the destruction of the moral bottom line of humanity by racism. Achebe's racial political criticism was triggered by reading British author Conrad's "The Dark Mind" and Irish author Joyce Carey's "Mr. Johnson," which exposed racist views and inspired Achebe to become a novelist, telling Nigeria's story from within. He redefined Africa through the 'Nigeria Quartet', depicting the heroes in the hearts of Africans and revealing an objective and authentic Africa.

3 Conclusion

In 1987, Achebe conveyed the people's desire for unity through "Ant Hill in the Wasteland", emphasizing that "Amaqina" symbolizes the endless road and the world belongs to all mankind. He went from receiving Western education to experiencing the harm of racism, criticizing the evils of racism and colonialism. Humanism, as a moral bottom line, should not be forgotten in resisting colonialism and racism. Although African literature lacks romance and diversity, the pursuit of racial conscience and fairness and justice is a common choice of all humanity. Achebe believed that stories are guides, and without them, humans would lose their way. Writing African stories is the literary and political expectation of intellectuals such as Achebe.