Things Fall Apart | Other Characters

Mr. Brown
The first white missionary to come to Umuofia, Mr. Brown gains the clan's respect through his calm nature and patience. He neither attacks the tribe's customs nor badgers them to join him. He restrains his overzealous members from harsh tactics. He simply offers education to the Umuofians and their children. The mission is flourishing when Mr. Brown has to leave for health reasons.

The District Commissioner
The District Commissioner arrives in Umuofia at the same tune as the missionaries. He and his court messengers—called "Ashy-Buttocks" for...


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