What does Achebe’s use of the phrase "laying a claim” suggest about his perception of Conrad? It reveals that he is using the phrase ironically to describe an unlikely relationship.
It shows that he thinks that Conrad is uncomfortable with the idea of African power.
It shows that he is trying to suggest a more profound, long-lasting, and spiritual claim than Conrad did in the novella.
It reveals that he is using the phrase in a more positive way to suggest that there are invisible bonds that link black and white people.