1. During a village meeting, after Osugo contradicts him, Okonkwo responds without looking, saying "This meeting is for men." Osugo is an agbala with no titles.
2. Later, when Ojiugo neglects to cook for Okonkwo and her children, Okonkwo beats her heavily despite it being the Week of Peace.
3. After being rebuked by priest of the earth goddess for this act, Okonkwo was not outwardly repentant.
4. When training his children to cut yams, he threatens to break Nwoye's jaw when pointing out one of his mistakes. He menaces Ikemefuna too for his lack of skill.
Chinua Achebe, born on 16 November, 1930 was a Nigerian novelist, professor and critic. Chinua was most known for his first novel Things Fall Apart, which is the most read book in modern African literature.
Things Fall Apart was originally published in London.
The guns are guns, perhaps rifles.
Nigerian author Chinua Achebe has said that he wrote the novel Things Fall Apart to show his people their own culture from the perspective of someone who belonged to that culture. What might Achebe's intention be a reaction to?
Things Fall Apart was written and originally published in English.
Things Fall Apart could be considered an interesting book by Chinua Achebe.
Chinua Achebe uses an impartial third person narration.
Yes, Chinua Achebe died on March 21, 2013
Chinua Achebe, born on 16 November, 1930 was a Nigerian novelist, professor and critic. Chinua was most known for his first novel Things Fall Apart, which is the most read book in modern African literature.
No. Chinua Achebe does not represent himself in the book through any specific character.
Things Fall Apart was originally published in London.
historical fiction
In London
Chinua Achebe, born on 16 November, 1930 was a Nigerian novelist, professor and critic. Chinua was most known for his first novel Things Fall Apart, which is the most read book in modern African literature.
This is not described in the book.
The guns are guns, perhaps rifles.
"Egwugwu" is used in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe to represent the gods.