Things Fall Apart 1) In Chapter One, how does Achebe foreshadow the…
Question Answered step-by-step Things Fall Apart 1) In Chapter One, how does Achebe foreshadow the… Things Fall Apart1) In Chapter One, how does Achebe foreshadow the presence (and ultimate fate) of Ikemefuna?2) Why is Unoka, who suffers from a swelling in the stomach, left to die in the evil forest?3) Why do the community celebrations make Okonkwo unhappy? How do Okonkwo’s feelings conflict with the culture of his community? Cite examples.4) How does education advance Christianity among the Igbo people?5) How does the language of the women and children differ from that used by the priests, diviners, and titled men? What is the significance of this difference?Discussion Questions1. The title of the novel comes from a line in The Second Coming by William Butler Yeats. Read this poem and apply it to the breakdown of African society as described in the novel.2. What is the significance of the three proverbs in Chapter One? What is Achebe’s purpose in using Igbo proverbs in the novel? How do proverbs promote the narrative action in the novel? What do they reveal about Igbo culture? Locate additional proverbs in the novel and explain their meaning and how they foster Igbo tradition.3. Achebe does not paint a clear view of good versus evil in either the Igbo culture or colonialism. How does Achebe show value in both systems?4. In an interview shortly after the publication of Things Fall Apart, Achebe stated that his goal for writing the novel was: ” …to help my society regain belief in itself and put away the complexes of the denigration and self-abasement.” Explain how he did or did not meet his goal. Arts & Humanities Writing ENGLISH ENG4C Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)
