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Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe

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Things Fall Apart Questions on Chi

Things Fall Apart

In Things Fall Apart, "chi" is a recurring concept representing a personal god or spiritual force influencing one's fate. In Chapter 4, Okonkwo's arrogance challenges his chi, suggesting hubris can...

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Things Fall Apart

The supernatural in Things Fall Apart is integral to Igbo life, influencing personal, social, and spiritual aspects. Igbo beliefs include spirits, gods, and ancestral worship, which are seen as...

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