by Chinua Achebe

Chinua Achebe: An African Voice
In this interview, Chinua Achebe explains how literature has been used to both undermine and reinforce cultural identities. Read the interview to learn why Achebe believes that "storytelling has to do with power." What does Achebe mean by that statement? Hold a class discussion on the issue of literature's power to both undermine and reinforce cultural identities. Think of examples that prove both points.