Achebe got most of his view from his own culture through the writing of Europeans. At first he related to the European writings, but as time went on, he felt they were poor caricatures and stereotypes of the actual people, and he tried to show this through his writing.
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?
Abuse, humble, and others
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.
It suggests that Achebe does not feel that animals are respected enough by modern society, and that the use of stories involving them has not passed well enough to the future generations.
Chinua Achebe employs rich imagery in his novel "Things Fall Apart" to vividly depict Ibo culture, showcasing its traditions, rituals, and communal life. Through detailed descriptions of farming practices, festivals, and the significance of wrestling matches, he brings to life the values and social structures that define the Ibo people's identity. Achebe's use of sensory details—such as the sights, sounds, and smells of village life—immerses readers in a vibrant world that reflects the harmony and complexity of pre-colonial Ibo society. This imagery serves to highlight the depth and richness of the culture before the disruptions caused by colonialism.
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?
Achebe wished to show the Nigerian culture to his own people and to the world, in particular, Europeans. Achebe got most of his view from his own culture through the writing of Europeans. At first he related to the European writings, but as time went on, he felt they were poor caricatures and stereotypes of the actual people, and he tried to show the true spirit of the people through his writing.
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Europeans
Kofi E. Yankson has written: 'Chinua Achebe's novels' -- subject(s): Achebe, Chinua, Chinua Achebe, Criticism and interpretation, Language and culture, Sociolinguistics
Chinua Achebe wanted to make his book accessible to other cultures, particularly those who did not see his people as having any culture or who saw his culture as primitive.
Yes. He uses the book to express his views.
sometimes people who wrote the book added their own stories based on their own culture. thus people of different cultures has may different views of the same god.
This culture is not specified. Is this the English, the Igbo, or some cheese? Please re-ask the question specifying what culture you are referring to.
Achebe shows the deep culture of the native Nigerians before the colonists arrive, a broad collection of stories and tales shared verbally from generation to generation.
Chinua Achebe has 4 children
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