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If you mean does it use the trope of white hero saving the ignorant or benighted africans, no, quite the contrary.
The main antagonist could be considered as having white saviour delusions. Although his being white is not the focus. It is more about his arrogance and selfishness and that of the 'west'.
The main antagonist could be considered as having white saviour delusions. Although his being white is not the focus. It is more about his arrogance and selfishness and that of the 'west'.
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