This Sandhurst trained military dictator is an embodiment of despotic power and oppression. Fuelled by an obsession for power and an inherent insecurity, Sam decides to elect himself "President for Life". This decision snowballs into an unprecedented chaos, jeopardizing the fragile peace and stability of an already bedraggled nation. Anthills of the Savannah constitutes the political history of Kangan, which, as Beatrice observes, is essentially the story of the three male protagonists: Sam, Chris and Ikem. Once close friends, their relationship is soured by Sam's over-ambitious ways. .
Chris Oriko serves as Commissioner for Information in Sam's government and Ikem Osodi is the outspoken and radical editor of the "National Gazette" newspaper. Sam's overbearing ways worries both of them. While Chris hopes to counter this is a passive manner, from within the power structure; whereas, Ikem is on a war footing against the massive corruption in Sam's government. Ikem has been recognized by readers and critics as Achebe's own voice (authorial ideologue), Critic Emmanuel Ngara avers that, "It is my contention that if there is any character whose ideas and views are most closely related to Achebe's views on art and politics, it is Ikem Osodi. As a poet and a journalist, and also one who is not directly part of His Excellency's government machinery, Ikem appears to be the most appropriate character to raise some vital questions and to reflect on them." Through the opinions of Ikem and other characters, Achebe persuades the reader to reflect on a number of topical issues such as the place of women in society, issues relating to class struggle and the role of the writer in society, to name a few. .
Ikem comes across as a radical freethinker who does not let the autocratic ways of Sam silence him. He was popular for his scathing and fearless editorials through which he constantly questioned and criticized the government's policies.
I did not choose my actual house. ... I imagine I can have the opportunity of choose my house or change something in my actual house. I dream about somewhere to live with rain. But if it is possible to add rain to my actual house it will be better. ... The anthill will be exactly the same but wet. ...
The first place that he stopped was in Savannah, Georgia and that is where he made his home. He came from a large family, as most Greeks do, and he quickly started a bakery on River Street in Savannah with several of his brothers. ... My aunt is on one of the committees that set up the food for the Greek festival in Savannah every year, and she has informed me that they sell out of every dish that they prepare before the festival is even close to being over. ...
Henry was taking Karen on their first actual date, and he took her through the back of the Copacabana, through the kitchen, then to the lobby, and finally to the table where they sat. ... My dream as an aspiring director/producer is to evoke the same emotions that Mr. ... There is no doubt in my mind that SCAD will help me attain all of the skills that I will need to make that dream a reality. ... Rozyskie told me that I should look at enrolling into the Savannah College of Art and Design. ... Recently my mom, godmother and I drove to Savannah to visit SCAD. ...
In this journal, I will identify some of my goals I would like to achieve in my life. My first choice was not to attend Savannah State University, but I will make the best of it. In six months three goals I would like to accomplish is first I would like to bring my GPA up at least to a 3.0. I w...
As shown by the Phoenix House – a network that serves to those persons whose lives are threatened or burdened by addictions and related behavioral concerns- in the story of Savannah. ... Savannah, who was a drug addict girl since her 10 years old, points out that her parents are active drug consumers; and it was her mother who incited her to prove and go deeper into this world. ...
Many Americans fueled their purchase of the new American Dream with credit cards, a choice that eventually affected the state of the American Dream" (How the American Dream Has Changed Over Time). ... Nevis also proposed for a 'Chinese hierarchy of needs' in which 'self-actualization in the service of society' replaced Maslow's individually defined need for 'self-actualization'" (Yui-tim). ... Depending on how a person perceives the dream, one can make their dream a reality. For example, if a kid's life long dream was to become a fisherman a...
"While we do our good works let us not forget that the real solution lies in a world in which charity will have become unnecessary," Chinua Achebe wrote in Anthills of the Savannah. Charity is to help others without expecting any return from them. People tend to feel better about themselves after ma...
Savannah itself comes alive. Even the actions of the inhabitants of Savannah are given shape. ... The people of Savannah are far from the proverbial "norm." ... Even the driving in Savannah is kept tranquil. In fact, the citizens of Savannah have no choice about this. ...
Over the course of five years, Gatsby has built Daisy up in his mind to be the perfect woman, someone that the actual Daisy could never measure up to: "no amount of fire or freshness can challenge what a man will store up in his ghostly heart"(pg. 101). ... Throughout the novel, Fitzgerald shows the collapse of dreams, whether they are dreams of money, status, or simply of happiness. The biggest collapse, however, is of the American Dream. ... Gatsby is a prime example of the failure of the American Dream. ... The American Dream is just that, a dream. ...
