Question

in his analysis of chinua achebes things fall apart, the critic highlights how the protagonist, okonkwo, embodies the cultural and personal struggle against the imposition of colonial rule. okonkwos actions, often driven by a desire to uphold traditional values, are seen as a direct response to the changes brought by the british. the critic argues that achebe uses okonkwos character to ______ the all - too - common european narrative offering a simplistic portrayal of african societies as primitive and in need of western intervention. which choice completes the text with the most logical and precise word or phrase? a dissect b ignore c withdraw d reprove

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: "Dissect" means to analyze in detail. But the context is about criticizing the European narrative, not just analyzing it.
• Option B: "Ignore" is the opposite of what's needed, as Achebe is engaging with the narrative, not ignoring it.
• Option C: "Withdraw" doesn't fit as it implies removing from the narrative, which is not the case.
• Option D: "Reprove" means to criticize or express disapproval of. Achebe is using Okonkwo's character to criticize the simplistic European narrative about African societies. This fits the context of opposing the colonial - imposed narrative.

Answer:

D. reprove