Things Fall Apart Questions on Chapter 22
Things Fall Apart
In Things Fall Apart, can you provide a quotation that describes Rev. James Smith?
Reverend James Smith is depicted in Chapter 22 as a foil to his predecessor, Mr. Brown, in Things Fall Apart. Unlike Mr. Brown, who practiced compromise and accommodation, Smith is described as...
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When does Things Fall Apart take place and what major event occurred during this time?
The events in Things Fall Apart occur in the late 1800s, a period marked by the arrival of Christian missionaries in Africa. During this time, missionaries began establishing Christian outposts,...
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Compare the approaches of the two missionaries in Things Fall Apart.
In "Things Fall Apart," Mr. Brown and Mr. Smith represent contrasting missionary approaches. Mr. Brown adopts a policy of compromise and accommodation, seeking to establish the church without...
Things Fall Apart
Why aren't the Umuofia leaders suspicious when invited to the Courthouse by the District Commissioner?
The Umuofia leaders aren't suspicious of the District Commissioner's invitation because they are accustomed to peaceful "palavers" with him, and they are lulled into complacency by the lack of...