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clash of cultures and violent transitions in life. The novel encompasses values introduced by British colonialism and integrates aspects of western literature with Igbo proverbs, words, allegories, phrases and other African literature essentials. Achebe asserts and maintains African oral traditions and challenges the colonialist language and culture. Through the protagonist, Okonkwo, Achebe portrays encounters of a society marked by emergence of a new tradition associated with Christianity and colonialism

Things Fall Apart Africa is the most diverse continent on this planet, linguistically speaking. There are thousands of languages spoken within many different cultures of people in Africa. Although most of Africa received freedom in mid-late 20th century, it has a very rich history and a strong background on which it is built. After colonization of Africa by the Europeans, the Europeans and their writings looked at Africa as having no diversity or culture in its colonized stage. Things Fall Apart

‘‘invented African literature’’ (ix), Chinua Achebe (1930-2013) was born in Eastern Nigeria as Albert Chinualumogu. Achebe’s childhood is notable because his father was a converted Christian but his other family members used to follow traditional African Igbo religion. He reveals that the cross cultures of his childhood gave him advantages as a writer as he was moved by the poetry of Christianity as well as the thing that Christianity was attempting to suppress: the traditional religion (Rowell 101). During

colonial government. This is when the culture, dignity and respect of the Igbo people is tested the most. As religion clashes with the traditional culture and traditions of the Igbo people. The

Yoruba conflict with the Igbo I belong to a group called the Yoruba Tribe. This is a group known for its large population and dominance of the western part of Nigeria. The Yoruba’s believe their tribe is the best. Of course, every tribe think themselves into believing that their tribe is the best. The Yoruba despises some other tribes, but the ones they cannot stand are the Igbo. The Igbo are known for two things, which are the dominance of the Eastern part of Nigeria and trade. They are perceived

how western influences changes, religious, social and economical aspects in the Igbo and the Iranian society. ‘Things fall Apart’ presents an

change for ages. It is a challenge that people must face at some time in our lives. In Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart, he shows the effects of change on a civilization of people and their ways of dealing with it. It shows the story of the Igbo people and their story of change from colonization. From the arrival of Christian missionaries, things began to change for these people and they had to learn to deal and live with a new culture, turbulent results followed. Achebe portrays a positive

change for ages. It is a challenge that people must face at some time in our lives. In Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart, he shows the effects of change on a civilization of people and their ways of dealing with it. It shows the story of the Igbo people and their story of change from colonization. From the arrival of Christian missionaries, things began to change for these people, they had to learn to deal with a new culture, turbulent results followed. Achebe portrays a positive change through

In the novel, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, the setting is in Umofia, a lower Nigerian Clan and Mbanta, Okonkwo's mom's family. The novel starts with a man, whose name is Okonkwo, a respectable warrior, who dwells in Umofia, with his three spouses and nine kids. Okonkwo is spooked by his dad, Unoka's dishonorable past. Okonkwo wants his child to be an extreme, capable warrior. Hence, this being said causes devastation upon Okonkwo's families, destroying Nwoye and Okonkwo. Then, evangelists

“The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who kneel before them”. Unoka lives by the proverb when it comes to paying back money to people he owes. Things Fall Apart is about a Nigerian man named Okonkwo, who is a respected leader in a tribe called Umuofia, going through the trials and tribulations of life including being exiled, dealing with missionaries coming that came into his village to convert his people and “cursing” his village a few times. Unoka’s failure is important