Monday, November 23, 2015
Stories are above the law
Power is determined exactly how Adiche describes it, those who have the biggest guns are the ones who are in power. Those who are in power then get to decide who have privilege and who has to bow down. It has been this way in human history since the agricultural revolution. The Europeans did it in the Americas when they were colonizing the native people, and it will happen again if Aliens invade (which they will) or if another war breaks out. Power doesn't determine who tells stories. Those are the people that want to spread the word about what happened to their people, or pass on the history of their civilization. Storytellers are the ones who are above all laws, because it is very hard to stop stories from being told.
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Hi Luc,
ReplyDeleteI completely agree with you on how the strongest are always in charge. Sometimes, it's the winners who get to their side of the story. However, it doesn't mean they always use it for good. Also, like you said power doesn't determine who tells the stories. Again, this is very true. Not only do the weak or losers not get a chance to share their experiences but they are shunned by society and the people around them, considering them not worthy. I felt this blog perfectly explained what Adichie meant and why social class is the way it is now. Good job and keep up the good work!
I really agree with the comments you made. I especially like how you connected the determination of who tells stories to colonial America. I also made this connection and paralleled it to the idea of who tells the stories of the Native American Peoples.
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