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Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe

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Things Fall Apart Questions on Part 3

Things Fall Apart

The plot of Things Fall Apart follows the life of Okonkwo, a respected leader in the Igbo community, as he navigates personal and societal challenges. The narrative unfolds through his rise to...

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Things Fall Apart

In Things Fall Apart, parts two and three contrast significantly in structure and themes. Part two focuses on Okonkwo's exile and his personal struggles, emphasizing traditional Igbo life. Part three...

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Things Fall Apart

The irony in the District Commissioner's responses in Part Three includes his "infuriating habit" comment, which ignores his own cultural arrogance. "Take him down yourselves" disregards Igbo customs...

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Things Fall Apart

Enoch is disappointed about being hidden in the parsonage because he hoped his actions would spark a holy war. In Things Fall Apart, Enoch unmasked an egwugwu, a grave offense in Igbo culture, which...

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