Want this question answered?
In the second chapter of "Things Fall Apart," people fear the Oracle of the Hills and Caves, who is consulted to determine the cause of an oracle's prophecy. This oracle is seen as possessing supernatural powers and is feared by the people of the village for its ability to predict the future.
The last chapter discusses a clan member's suicide.
Ezeudu has died before chapter 13 starts.
In Chapter 24 of "Things Fall Apart," Okonkwo returns to Umuofia after his exile in Mbanta. He finds that the arrival of the Christian missionaries has significantly changed the village, with many converts and the destruction of the traditional way of life. Okonkwo struggles to rally the villagers to resist the influence of the missionaries and protect their culture but ultimately realizes that his efforts are in vain.
rytg
The people in Things Fall Apart are villagers of the Igbo tribe.
The main image of a woman in this chapter is that of Obierika's daughter, who is to be a bride to a suitor.
It shows the proudness of the Igbo culture in their wrestling festival. It also explains the circumstances of Ekwefi's children, and highlights how vulnerable women are to their husbands.
One primary function of setting in Things Fall Apart is to paint a portrait of a specific culture.
In chapter 20 of "Things Fall Apart," Obierika expresses doubts about the wisdom of the District Commissioner's book title, "The Pacification of the Primitive Tribes of the Lower Niger." He believes that it misrepresents the complexity and richness of Igbo culture and society, reducing them to mere "primitive tribes" in need of pacification. Obierika argues that the book fails to capture the true essence of the Igbo people and their way of life.
Okonkwo goes to live in Mbanta, his motherland.
Chinua Achebe hoped to show the culture of the people in Nigeria, as well as the impact of European influence to the indigenous tribes. Achebe wished to show that the culture of Nigeria was deep and meaningful and parallels with European culture; it should not be simply dismissed as a backwards African culture, but seen as one rich with stories and teachings.