Going Solo, Roald Dahl's memoir of his work in East Africa and his service in the RAF, covers much of the buildup to World War II. In the book it mentions about British colonizing Africa. This event plays a large role in the memoir as it gives information about the past in South Africa. Dahl learns about the British and he experiences the remnants of colonial British life. British colonialism in Africa, evolved on to better and more organized establishment of colonies in the future.
The British in the 1816's have always learned their lesson in a slowly, yet some things they did saved the life that lies before them. The events that took place back then took care of everyone's well-being and helped the progression of kingdoms. The Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica declared, "British West Africa came to an end when Western-educated Africans, who were excluded from power under indirect rule." The British slowly began to evolve from overpowered rulers, to giving freedom and peace. Dahl has been living in East Africa for the past two years and has noticed the changes in British colonies. Maybe the next generation after this, will be evolving just as quick and powerful.…show more content… After the movement of education in South Africa, the nation began to improve their works gradually. The previous action increased to a now peaceful land that’s trying to be free from its shackles. According to The Editors Encyclopedia Britannica, "it led nationalist movements for independence." Even though in the book it mentions that the British colonies were isolated, they still tried their best to win their freedom. Africa will become a more civilized nation if they have
