Stereotypes in Things Fall Apart and The Lover

According to the stereotype and things lover Oxford dictionary, the stereotype is a preconceived preliminary view of people and situations, a simplified function (Oxford). In fact, however, it is like a subtle form of prejudice, such as those based on human sex, race or occupation. For example, Americans are generally considered arrogant and materialistic, while Asians are well versed but expected to be modest. Clearly, not all Americans are arrogant, not all Asians are familiar.

Founded in the 1890s, Things Fall Apart represents the conflict between the white colonial government of Nigeria and the traditional culture of Ibo people. Achebe's novels break European portraits of European indigenous stereotypes. Before he was involved with Europeans, he carefully explained the complex and advanced social system and the artistic tradition of warts culture. But he is also paying attention not to make the Europeans a stereotype; he is a different explanation about Caucas like Mr. Brown, Merciful Pastor Smith, and a ruthlessly calculated regional commissioner .

Heart of Darkness shows that all Africans in Europe have the same concept: savage, primitive and inhumane things. In order to compare this stereotypes, Chinua Cave wrote "collapse" which shows civilized and organized African society. Unfortunately, the hero of the collapse of things is not an accurate representation of civilized Africans. However, because he is an important member of society, not impairing stereotypes, his violent behavior and unwillingness to concede only strengthen the belief of European people to local people.

Separation of the center of darkness and things shows different ways Africa is presented in literature. In the dark heart, Joseph Conrad showed Africa from the perspective of European colonial people. And they tended to depict all local people as barbarians. In response to the Conrad's African stereotypical description, Cinnave Cave was not a prototype but a member of a rich society, wrote "collapse of things" from the perspective of local people to show Africans. Since he fought for prestige in the community, things left Okonkwo 's life. When a European missionary came to Umm Ophia, a family of Okonkou, Okonkow tried to protect the culture that missionaries would destroy under the name of "civilized" locals. But his strict spirit and violence are contrary to his expectations, with the eyes of European readers continuing the stereotypes of wild Africans.