This document summarizes Edward Said's book Orientalism, which argues that Western views of Eastern cultures and people were often misrepresented and prejudiced. Specifically, it discusses how Europeans saw themselves as civilized and superior to Orientals, whom they viewed as uncivilized others. Said argues that Orientalist scholars helped spread biased Western opinions about Eastern attributes through literature, media, and science. The presentation concludes with a quote about the difference between reality and appearance.

1. Prepared and Presented by Parth Bhatt Roll no. 2 Sem.1 (2011-12) P.305: Post Colonial Literature Orientalism: Introduction by Edward Said

2. Introduction Orientalism Orient: East, esp. China & Japan Occident: West, esp. Europe & US European Colonization and Under Developed countries of East

3. The European Mindset West Occident Civilized Me Superior race Human beings East Orient Uncivilized The Other Inferior race Nonhuman beings

4. Edward Said Argues Their definitions, boundaries & beliefs Occident wanted to civilized Orient Misrepresentation of Oriental attributes, Interpretation & factionary characters by Literature, Media and Science Infusing biased opinion & prejudice

5. Edward Said Argues Orientalist – scientists studying the Orientals – Darwin Theory – They were superior Connecting with western culture such as: Pakistan : terrorists Arab : cruel violent people

6. Conclusion “ The difference between reality and appearance” - William Shakespeare

7. Thank you The presentation is submitted to Department of English, Bhavnagar Questions or suggestions pls.