The locusts can be a symbol of initially good things, which then turn bad. They are seen as mostly good in this book, so the analogy must be made using external means.
Fire represents Okonkwo and his strength. Although he burns brightly, he can only raise weaker impotent sons, who are like ash.
Locusts are a delicacy, and have protein. They are free food to one who collects them. Basically, they taste good.
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.
Things Fall Apart was written and originally published in English.
Locusts are a delicacy, and have protein. They are free food to one who collects them. Basically, they taste good.
if you are referring to chapter 15 of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, it is a metaphor. it means that the white men have come to colonize or "settle" as locusts do.
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.