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In "Things Fall Apart," Achebe portrays the tragedy of the main character, Okonkwo, losing his first son, Nwoye, metaphorically as a representation of the loss of tradition and the breakdown of relationships within the Igbo community. It symbolizes the generational conflict brought about by the intrusion of colonialism and Christianity.
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How does Achebe portray the relationship between okonjwo and Ikemefuna?
father and son
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mumps
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