Things Fall Apart

What simile does Achebe use to describe the village's alarm and confusion? Why is this significant?

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"Umuofia was like a startled animal with ears erect, sniffing the silent, ominous air and not knowing which way to run."

I would say this quote alludes to the description of a wild animal that's been cornered.

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Things Fall Apart