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Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe

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Things Fall Apart Questions on Chapter 5

Things Fall Apart

Achebe's portrayal of fate and free will in "Things Fall Apart" highlights the tension between individual actions and inevitable destiny. Characters like Okonkwo strive to control their lives through...

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Things Fall Apart

The Feast of the New Yam in Things Fall Apart is a celebration to thank and praise the earth goddess, Ani, for fertility and the harvest. It involves offering new yams to Ani, discarding old yams,...

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