What do you think Achebe means by “literature of celebration?”
The theme of “exile” is as ancient as literature itself and prevalent throughout literary history. Describe at least one other example that you know, recalling stories you are familiar with, from the classics to contemporary storytelling. Don’t limit yourself to the traditional form (novel, memoir, etc.). Think outside the traditional forms to consider other forms, especially contemporary ones, e.g., graphic novel, video game, TV/film, etc.
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Chinua Achebe – “The Song of Ourselves”
Rabbi Zari Weiss – “In an ancient story of exile, finding c…facing deportation | The Seattle Times
The Bible – The Jews in Exile – Psalms137 – URL
Stories from Refuge Coffee Co., Clarkston, GA (designated the “the most diverse square mile in America” and “the Ellis Island of the South.”) – URL