What are the three main concepts of francophone literature

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1. Does the brief history of Haiti remind you of the reading from week 2, and the characteristics of the Caribbean discussed in the introduction to the Caribbean. Explain.

2. What are some themes in Aimé Césaire's literature (is it poetry or prose or both?), and how do the themes relate to what you learned about the brief history of Haiti?

3. Compare and contrast what has already been taught about internal colonization, and what you just learned about the Antillean psyche. You can bring up examples from Reyita, and compare them to the definitions of the Antillean psyche.

4. Based on what was presented about the Antillean psyche, can you anticipate what Edwidge Danticat's literature will showcase? Will you find "savage aspects" of the Haitians, or will you find out "how educated and human and evolved" Haitians are?

Quiz 4: French Caribbean Literature and Brief History of Haiti

List four islands that are french-speaking islands in the Caribbean.
What are the three main concepts of Francophone literature, and what are its origins?
Explain the "antillean psyche" concept
Now that you have defined the antillean psyche concept and the aim of Francophone literature in the Caribbean, do you think that they go together? Explain in your own words.
Explain the aim or goal of Francophone literature.
Who is Aimé Césaire and why is he important?
Explain the 10-1 ratio.
After the revolution led by Toussaint Louverture and Dessalines, did France recognize Haiti's independence right away? Explain
Haiti is comparable to the size of which U.S. state?
How many Haitians live outside of Haiti (from lecture notes; not online)?
Who could only have control over coffee? And around what century would you say this was happening?

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