Things Fall Apart
What is the significance of the extended metaphor Achebe uses to describe the drums and their relationship to the village?
Chapter 5
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The drums seem to signify the profoundly masculine (think deepness and intimidation) activity of the wrestling matches. They go on and on, intensifying the situation and heightening the suspense leading up to the matches.
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