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Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe

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Things Fall Apart Questions on Betrayal

Things Fall Apart

Violence in Things Fall Apart serves to illustrate the clash between traditional Igbo culture and colonial forces. It highlights the struggles of the protagonist, Okonkwo, and the broader community...

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Things Fall Apart

The Umuofia leaders aren't suspicious of the District Commissioner's invitation because they are accustomed to peaceful "palavers" with him, and they are lulled into complacency by the lack of...

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