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Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe

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Things Fall Apart Questions on Chapter 13

Things Fall Apart

The ekwe drum in Things Fall Apart serves as a vital tool for long-distance communication across the nine villages. Its esoteric language conveys crucial messages, such as announcements of death, as...

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During Ezeudu's funeral in Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo's gun accidentally goes off, killing Ezeudu's sixteen-year-old son. This tragic incident happens amid the chaos of the warrior funeral, which...

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Obierika's doubts in the excerpt reflect his questioning of the clan's traditions, particularly the harsh punishment of Okonkwo for an accidental crime and the practice of abandoning twins. These...

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