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Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe

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Things Fall Apart

In Things Fall Apart, the egwugwu are masked dancers representing the ancestral spirits of Umuofia, acting as judges in village disputes and symbolizing Igbo culture and independence. They embody the...

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Things Fall Apart

Mythology in Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart plays a crucial role in illustrating the cultural and historical practices of Umuofia, which are integral to the community's daily life and identity....

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