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Passage: Post-colonial literature is often characterized by 'writing back' to the center. For centuries, the stories of colonized peoples were told by Western authors, who used them as mere scenery or symbols. Writing back involves reclaiming the narrative voice, telling stories where the formerly colonized are the protagonists of their own history. This is not just a change in plot; it is a change in the structure of knowledge. By centering the 'margins,' these authors challenge the idea that there is a single, 'universal' human experience defined by the West.
Based on the passage, which of the following works would best be described as 'writing back'?
- A standard world history textbook that includes a single brief chapter surveying the British Empire.
- A travelogue written by a European explorer detailing the strange and exotic customs of a remote island.
- A British colonial novel about an administrator in Africa who feels lonely and deeply misunderstood by the locals.
- An epic poem from a Caribbean author that retells Homer’s Odyssey from the perspective of a local fisherman.
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