In Chinua Achebe’s essay “An Image of Africa,” how does Achebe’s critique of Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness" serve to expose and challenge the inherent racism in canonical Western literature?
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By praising Conrad for his progressive views on African culture.
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By asserting that "Heart of Darkness" offers a realistic portrayal of African societies.
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By demonstrating how Conrad's narrative constructs Africans as the antithesis of civilization and humanity.
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By ignoring the racial dynamics and focusing only on the adventure elements of the text.