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Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe

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Things Fall Apart

In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo is considered a tragic hero due to his hubris and adherence to tradition, leading to his downfall. Okonkwo's pride and fear of appearing weak drive him...

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Things Fall Apart

"Things Fall Apart" can be seen as a tragedy because Okonkwo, the protagonist, suffers due to his tragic flaw: his fear of appearing weak. This leads to fatal decisions, culminating in his suicide....

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