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out of his clan like a fish onto a dry sandy beach, panting" (Achebe 92). In other words, the women would reiterate what the prove...

this characteristic, which is indicative of the Igbo culture in general, that leads to his downfall. For example, when the tribal...

that is a powerful tragedy, it is a truth that has happened throughout time, over and over, as one culture envelopes another. Okon...

And yet, it is apparent that Okonkwo behaves in this manner because he is filled with a great deal of fear. Above all else, he fe...

her lose face as well. Like her son, it is evident that she will not adapt any better than he was able to. In fact, given all the...

doing so (Kingwood College Library). However, he accidentally kills another member of the tribe and is sent into exile for 7 years...

is the result of the selective way in which African affairs have been reported in the West over a long period (Bacon). Since Afr...

In five pages this research paper examines several sociological concepts relevant to this 1959 novel including British coloniali...

it was meant to preserve" (Achebe 33). Ezeudus point is that customs do change and that the practice was consciously altered by th...

This essay pertains to Achebe's landmark novel "Things Fall Apart." The writer focuses on the theme of colonialism and its effects...

In five pages this paper discusses how the novel represents the social change theories of Bronislaw Malinowski. There are 4 sourc...

In a paper consisting of 5 pages the topic of education is examined within the context of Achebe's novel. There are 3 sources cit...

In 5 pages this paper presents a character analysis of Okonkwo featured in Chinua Achebe's novel in terms of how the Ibo culture i...

In 5 pages this paper discusses the moral lessons a reader can learn by reading this classic Nigerian novel. There are no other s...

In a paper containing six pages the protagonist's inability to handle the dissolution of his beloved Ibo culture after the takeove...

In 8 pages this paper analyzes the novel in terms of postcolonialism and individual culpability. There are 4 sources cited in the...

This classic novel is examined from a cultural perspective in a paper consisting of 5 pages that asserts the downfall of Okonkwo a...

In a paper containing three pages the postcolonial turmoil existing between Europe and Africa is the focus of this paper in which ...

5 pages No outside sources cited. This paper relates the nature of Achebe's character Okonkwo, who demonstrates distinctly aggres...

5 pages 0 outside sources. This paper relates the major themes in Desai's Clear Light of Day and Achebe's Things Fall Apart. Thi...

In a paper consisting of five pages an assessment regarding Okonkwo's responsibility for his own tragedy is discussed through an e...

is himself a figure that is somewhat alien to the experiences of many Westerners in the sense that he has "earned" three wives thr...

News Service). Even that consideration, however, is worthy of additional introspect in regard to the intended cultural meaning of...

his titles. He is part of the society, and like any good leader or member, he finds that he must make personal sacrifices in order...

Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart is in many ways both an indictment of colonial England's arrogance and ignorance about African c...

with this great solitude" (73). Kurtz allows all of his most primitive desires to run rampant. The experience of being away from a...

man and religion, which changes the society. Through all of these events and conditions we are witness to incredible change, most ...

and the Greek forces suffer mightily without their hero. Later in the narrative, his anger propels him into battle. But, just as a...

a failure, his life becomes dominated by fear that "he should be found to resemble his father" (Achebe 13). Repeatedly, Achebe sho...

precepts, and laws of the land, which are established for the good of the society" (Nnoromele). We know that there are nine villag...