Fanon's last book "The Wretched of the Earth", was written as a response to what he and his brothers in Africa were suffering through colonial rule. Fanon addresses major issues with colonialism, focusing largely on its inherent nature as brutally violent and exploitative. He builds his case for violence as a "cleansing force" (Pg. 94) for the natives to embrace and be empowered by so to break from the bonds of the settlers. Focusing on the …
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…fearless and restores his self-respect" (Fanon, Pg. 94). The oppressive violence which has ruled over the colonial world, and destroyed the humanity of so many millions, will and must be turned against the settlers in order to bring about de-colonization and social revolution. Works cited: Fanon, Fantz. "The Wretched of the Earth". New York: Grove Press. 1963. Unknown author. "Frantz Fanon" MultiWorld Network. Retrieved online Nov. 15th 2004 at http://www.multiworld.org/m_versity/althinkers/fanon.htm.