A Grain of Wheat

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What are difference and contrast between Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe and A Grain Of Wheat by Ngugi Wa Thiong'o

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These novels are very similar in theme. Things Fall apart takes place pre-colonialism while A grain of wheat is during Colonialism. The protagonist of A Grain of Wheat,Mugo, is different from Okonkwo. Mugo is handsome, introverted, mysterious man who lives in the village while Okonkwo is outspoken and aggressive.

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