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In this passage, Achebe includes a quotation from Heart of Darkness. Why is it effective as evidence that Conrad has racist views?

It shows that Conrad saw Africans as being inferior to Europeans.
It shows that Conrad saw Africans as being superior to Europeans.
It shows how Conrad’s views evolved over time and became more biased.
It shows that Conrad believed that people of different cultures should not interact.

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It shows that Conrad saw Africans as being inferior to Europeans.

Explanation: Achebe’s quotation points to Conrad’s dehumanizing language and depiction of Africans as primitive/less than human, which supports Achebe’s claim that Conrad held and expressed racist views.