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- Césaire's "Discourse on Colonialism" targets the French establishment and intellectual scene.
- He challenges their narratives about colonialism and their complicity in atrocities.
Césaire's Rhetorical Tactic
- Césaire often quotes European humanists making horrendous statements justifying colonial violence.
- He then reveals that the quotes aren't from Hitler, but from revered liberals, highlighting their hypocrisy.
Dehumanizing the Colonizer
- Césaire argues that colonial barbarism dehumanizes the colonizer.
- This left-wing critique emphasizes the potential for a real humanism benefiting everyone.