Resistance to Neocolonialism in Nuruddin Farah's Close Sesame

Abstract

The present research article endeavours to explore neocolonialism and resistance to it in the post-independent Somali society as reflected in Nuruddin Farah’s novel, Close Sesame. Most of the colonised nations achieved only political independence and not complete independence in all respects. The roots of neocolonialism are found in the process of decolonisation and globalisation. The former colonisers and richer countries try to dominate and oppress resources of weaker and poorer sovereign nations and territories. The resources of formerly colonised, developing and poor countries are still controlled and exploited by the former colonial powers and rich and powerful countries in the world. They use various subtle strategies to achieve their aims and justify their ill motives every time. They always make these sovereign countries depend on them for everything these nations need.