What is the central theme of Achebe's final novel, 'Anthills of the Savannah'?
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Correct answer: The role of the intellectual and the failure of leadership in a fictional African state
Set in the fictional state of Kangan, the novel examines the relationship between three childhood friends—one a dictator, one a journalist, and one a commissioner. It explores how absolute power corrupts and the necessity of witnessing and storytelling.
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