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by Chinua Achebe

Chinua Achebe's college work sharpened his interest in indigenous Nigerian cultures. He had grown up in Ogidi, a large village in Nigeria. His father taught at the missionary school, and Achebe witnessed firsthand the complex mix of benefit and catastrophe that the Christian religion had brought to…

Things Fall Apart study guide contains a biography of Chinua Achebe, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.

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Role of women

Igbo culture is patriarchal. What is the role of women in the community?

Posted By rostam c #67465 at Dec 01, 2008 5:11 PM in Things Fall Apart || 1 reply

Theme of Fate and Free Will

what things from the novel/Igbo culture would you say supports this theme ??

Posted By april g #86825 at Mar 31, 2009 4:15 PM in Things Fall Apart || 1 reply

Okonkwo's action and thoughts

What do you find most significant about Achebes' description of Okonkwo's action and thoughts in this passage? Support your answer with details from the writing.?

Posted By rostam c #67465 at Dec 01, 2008 5:13 PM in Things Fall Apart || 5 replies

Novel is structured in three parts

The novel is structured in three parts. What do the divisions reflect in the  protagonists' life? How do the divisions move towards and illustrate the collapse of Igbo society?

Posted By rostam c #67465 at Dec 01, 2008 5:01 PM in Things Fall Apart || 2 replies