Deconstructing Colonial Narratives: A Critical Analysis of Aime Cesaire’s Discourse on Colonialism

Abstract

This research paper delves into the profound work of Aimé Césaire, specifically his seminal text “Discourse on Colonialism,” to conduct a critical analysis aimed at deconstructing the prevailing colonial narrative. Césaire’s discourse, written in 1950, challenges and dismantles the Eurocentric perspectives that justified and perpetuated colonialism. Through a meticulous examination of the text, this paper seeks to elucidate the key themes, rhetorical strategies, and socio-political implications embedded within Césaire’s critique.