Which of the following best indicates the controlling theme of the story dead men’s path?
a) modern-day adherence to traditional values always results in hostile situations.
b) brilliant men must never back down from conflict.
c) stubborn pride should be tempered with thoughtful consideration.
d) post-colonial east asian cultures are better off rejecting all western influence.

Post-Colonial East Asian cultures are better off rejecting all Western influence is the statement that controls the theme of the story in 'Dead's Men Path'.

Option (d);

EXPLANATION:

'Dead Men's Path' by Chinua Achebe is a story which teaches us to strike a balance between the modern-day principles and that of the traditional values.

The story highlights the downfall of the protagonist Michael Obie who doesn't strike a balance in his life (of modern and traditional values) because of his ego and arrogance.

This story also states that the effect of cultural tension in neglecting the western region into the east Asian countries lead to the entry of supreme powers like the British empire into the African continent.

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for some reason there is another anniversary but, that is correct

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