This following text from Literary Focus: Postmodernism and Postcolonialism reveals which authorial purpose? "To strengthen its economy after World War
II, Britain had to reduce expenses abroad and, therefore, gradually agreed to many colonies' demands for independence. Colony by colony, the British
Empire was dismantled. In Asia and Africa, the new nations created from former British colonies faced an array of formidable problems, including
overpopulation, poverty, and ethnic and religious strife. For example, when India and Pakistan became independent in 1947, millions of people fled across
new borders, with a majority of Hindus focusing on a newly free India and many Muslims streaming toward Pakistan."
The author's purpose is to create a subjective, persuasive piece with the aim of convincing the reader that the colonialism benefitted the
colonies in many ways.
O The author's purpose is to entertain the reader with a thrilling narrative about the days of colonization.
O The author's purpose to create an overall objective, informative piece with the aim of giving the reader historical and literary context for the unit.
The author's purpose is to create a subjective, persuasive piece with the aim of convincing the reader that the colonialism was evil and that we
today should feel personally to blame.