Diverse Voices (Césaire, Duras, Ben Jelloun)

1. Césaire developed the concept of négritude. How does this cultural philosophy manifest in his poetic technique?

2. Duras's style is repetitive and fragmented. How does this form relate to her themes of memory, desire, and colonialism?

3. Ben Jelloun writes in French about Arab experience. What are the opportunities and limitations of using the colonizer's language?

4. All three writers address colonialism and its aftermath. How do their perspectives differ based on their positions?

5. How do these writers expand the definition of "French" literature?