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Critically examine Things Fall Apart as postcolonial novel. OR Explore Revolt Motif in Things Fall Apart. Attempt short notes on the following : (i)

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"Casualties" by Clark is an expression of agony of the poet. Elucidate. 16 Discuss Wole Soyinka's vision of new Africa in A Dance of the Forest. Write an essay on political manipulation, corruption and exploitation in Oha Rotini's Hopes of the Living Dead. 16

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Explain the concept of 'Self' and 'Other' in "My Husband's Tongue is bitter".

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