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Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe

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Things Fall Apart

The quote "Okonkwo’s fame had grown like a bush-fire in the harmattan" signifies Okonkwo's rapid rise to prominence in his clan, despite his marginalized upbringing. It also introduces the recurring...

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Things Fall Apart

A specific example of where the symbol of drums occurs is in the wrestling match between Umuofia and a neighboring village, which the sound of drums sets in motion. Drums reinforce the story's depth...

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