10/22/2023 0 Comments All thing fallOkonkwo, however, is an example of what happens to a person who concerns himself more with avoiding his father's traits than with living his own, independent life. It is a classic narrative about Africas cataclysmic. In Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo kills himself because he cannot adjust to changes in Igbo society.Since the British arrived, all the old ways have come under threat, and Okonkwo has struggled to. It’s common for people to fear being like their parents, and overcompensate by behaving in the completely opposite way. Things Fall Apart is the first of three novels in Chinua Achebes critically acclaimed African Trilogy. You know, like the kid with the alcoholic dad who decides never to touch a drink, or the one that has a hideously penny-pinching mom who grows up vowing to never shop at a discount store or use coupons while grocery shopping. Most people, though, do see qualities in their parents that scare them. Okonkwo doesn’t respect anything about his father, which is a bit extreme. One of the most fascinating parts of Things Fall Apart comes from watching Okonkwo's ongoing battle against being like his father. Do you mean to tell us that you’ve never been afraid of becoming like one of your parents? Even an eensy bit scared? But if you think you can’t relate to this book, think again. We bet your dad hasn’t murdered your adoptive brother, and we’re guessing that your country hasn’t just been colonized and your culture shattered. So, unless you’re from Nigeria, you might not be able to relate to the Igbo culture. What is Things Fall Apart About and Why Should I Care?
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