The SID enabled us and assisted me to centrally discuss and relate the issues of African colonialism on the public, whereby my general understanding of the way colonies and people were treated was enhanced. I was also able to evaluate the various perspectives upon this issue alongside my peers and we were capable of molding this historic context with parts of the story or certain characterizations that similarly symbolized the current or previous happenings in Nigeria at the time when the book was written. As a result, I am able to completely follow and understand the purpose of this text to its time frame and intended audience, feeling confident about this at the end of the class.
The following Question is phrased into a general theme and segment of our discussion that was recurringly touched upon (with an answer regarding my personal opinion on the situation):
Do you agree with the statement that the white man
"has put a knife on the things that held us together, and we have fallen
apart."? In other words, what is your perspective on colonial rule?
I believe that colonial rule has provided various insights
and opportunities for national development in terms of refining educational
systems, establishing a meaningful court of law and teaching societies about
modern techniques and methods of life. It has allowed the world to excel, yet
has proven to negatively impact one’s cultural identity and significance of
their own people. This also follows up with the fact that after colonial rule,
countries have struggled to maintain such standards due to little observations
and participation in governments and national politics which has further
impacted their future generations and private ecosphere.
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