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Things Fall Apart

by Chinua Achebe

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Things Fall Apart

In Things Fall Apart, village society is economically and politically structured around age, honor, and tradition. Elders lead and make decisions, valued for their wisdom and status. Economic success...

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Things Fall Apart

In "Things Fall Apart," cowries are used as currency due to their rarity in the inland villages, which makes them valuable. They facilitate economic transactions, such as fines, dowries, and the...

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