Analyze the first sentence of the Discourse. What are some of the problems Césaire underscores in relationship to “Western Civilization” and the general use of the word “civilization” across the text. Explain why Césaire argues that colonization works to decivilize and brutalize the colonizer.

DISCOURSE ON COLONIALISM

Instructions.

Answer any two (2) of the following questions based on the material provided.

1. Analyze the first sentence of the Discourse. What are some of the problems Césaire underscores in relationship to “Western Civilization” and the general use of the word “civilization” across the text.
2. Explain why Césaire argues that colonization works to decivilize and brutalize the colonizer.
3. What are some of the basic characteristics of colonization according to Césaire.
4. What are some of the effects of colonization on the colonized that are illustrated on the Discourse?