Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Okonkwo, a proud and ambitious Igbo warrior, struggles to maintain his status in a changing world.
Summary
Things Fall Apart is a novel written by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe in 1958. It follows the life of Okonkwo, an Igbo warrior and local wrestling champion in the fictional Nigerian village of Umuofia. The novel details Okonkwo's struggles to maintain his status in a changing world, as British colonialism and Christian missionaries arrive in the village. The novel is seen as a response to European stereotypes of African culture and is widely read in schools in Africa and around the world.
Interpretation
Things Fall Apart is a powerful story of a proud and ambitious Igbo warrior who struggles to maintain his status in a changing world. It is a story of the clash between traditional Igbo culture and the arrival of British colonialism and Christian missionaries. It is a story of the resilience of the Igbo people in the face of adversity and a reminder of the importance of understanding and respecting different cultures.
Who is this book for?
Things Fall Apart is suitable for readers aged 14 and up.
Keywords
Novel, Igbo, Nigeria, Colonialism, Christianity