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"'It is like the story of white men who, they say, are white like this piece of chalk,' said Obierika. He held up a piece of chalk, which every man kept in his obi and with which his guests drew lines on the floor before they ate kola nuts." (Things Fall Apart 74)
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White chalk is used by the Ibo people in "Things Fall Apart" as a symbol of purity and divination. It is often used by the priest or oracle during rituals to communicate with spirits or ancestors. White chalk is also used in traditional ceremonies and to mark important locations.
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What is the white man's name in Things Fall Apart?
The white man's name in Things Fall Apart is Reverend James Smith.
What is the polite name for leprosy among the igbo in things fall apart?
"the white skin"
Who is anteo and what happens to him from Things Fall Apart?
There is no such character in Things Fall Apart.
Why is things fall apart literature?
Things Fall Apart is a book, which counts as literature.
What is the publishing company for Things fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?
Things Fall Apart was originally published in London.
How is Things Fall Apart important in Nigeria today?
Things Fall Apart was the first significant English work written by a native Nigerian. It is an interesting representation of the earlier Nigerian civilization before white colonization.
Is nwoye a boy in things fall apart?
Yes, Nwoye is a boy in Things Fall Apart.
What do yams symbolize in Things Fall Apart?
yams in things fall apart symbolises wealth
What sports did things fall apart played?
Wrestling was the major sport in Things Fall Apart.
What did the clansmen think the white man's glasses were really for in Things Fall Apart?
They were to enable the white man to see and talk to spirits.
In things fall apart was there colonialism?
The second half of Things Fall Apart deals with colonialism and its effects.
Is Things Fall Apart non-fiction?
No, "Things Fall Apart" is a work of fiction. It is a novel written by Chinua Achebe and is not based on real events or people.
