Which statement best summarizes the purpose and claim of Achebe’s essay? A: Achebe’s purpose is to persuade readers that Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is a literary work that must be taught in order to illustrate the horrors of colonialism.
B: Achebe’s purpose is to persuade readers that Conrad’s Heart of Darkness exemplifies Western racist perceptions of Africa through stereotypical portrayals of culture.
C: Achebe’s purpose is to inform readers that Conrad’s Heart of Darkness is an important literary work that uses a complex style to make Africa seem mysterious.
D: Achebe’s purpose is to inform readers that Conrad’s Heart of Darkness portrays African people and culture in ways that Europeans accepted at the time.