Thematic analysis of Things Fall Apart
Achbe in the novel "Things fall apart" conveys a flavor of traditional African culture in the 1800`s. But despite this, it seems to be the tragedy of okonkwo that embodies the theme of the novel. Many of Achebe`s themes are not limited to the events in his novel, but relate to any situation in which traditional values are questioned and people from different cultures meet. My focus in this presentation will be on the theme of religion and theme of justice.Like any good religion the Igbo religion comes with many superstitions. Personal chi is one of the superstitions in the Igbo tribe. Chi can be said to be a personal fragment of the Supreme Being unique for each individual. It determines much of a person's success and character. "When a man says yes his chi says yes also." Pg 19 but at the same time a man does not challenge his chi. "The evil you have done can ruin the whole clan. The earth goddess whom you have insulted may refuse to give us her increase, and we shall all perish." Pg 22 Ezeani said this to okonkwo in response to his challenge against his chi, by beating his wife during the week of peace. Okonkwo can be an example for a person challenging his own chi since his desperate desire to succeed his chi, doe
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Some common words found in the essay are:
Christianity Nwoye`s, , Feast Yam, igbo religion, igbo people, igbo tribe, week peace, hills caves, earth goddess, oracle hills caves, goddess earth, mixture religions, oracle hills, challenge chi, novel fall apart, wife week peace, beating wife week, umofian woman killed,
Approximate Word count = 1207
Approximate Pages = 5 (250 words per page double spaced)
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