The Full Story

The quote "How (stories) are told, who tells them, when they're told, how many stories are told are really dependent on power" by Chimamanda Adiche showcases how the theme in which we have been discussing over this year, the danger of the single story is derived. By only giving a voice to the victors in society, creates gaps and bias' in stories. Going back to the theme we  have talked about this year, blocking out the voice from the marginalized people in society sets up for incomplete stories only giving one perspective. As shown in Adichie's novel, The Thing Around Your Neck, diving into the first story we read, "The Headstrong Historian" the storytelling is told by the people in society holding the up most power and knowledge. Ayaju, a friend of the protagonist, and also a slave descendant, possesses the power bringing the most experience beyond the villages boarders holds the position of the main storyteller. By submitting our attention to the victors which hold the power to tell the stories, there is easily room for the story tellers to reshape a story to their own benefit. In my opinion, outside knowledge is always notable, however by only hearing the voice of the victors and most knowledgeable in society, we don't make room to finish the story from the common perspective.