What conflicts are there between the individual and the community in Things Fall Apart?

Answer 1

Unoka as a heavy debtor who does not want to work hard, is a minor burden on the community, as he does not do his share of work, and drinks too much.

Much of the time Okonkwo is forced to do things that the community mandates. For example, he is forced to rest during festival time.

Another example is shown during the court example, where the husband is accused of too frequently beating his wife.

Many of the individuals who join the Christians initially join for selfish reasons, and do not measure the impact of their defection upon the Igbo community. Further, many of them become arrogant, and look down upon the rest of the Igbo culture.

Answer 2

In "Things Fall Apart," conflicts between the individual and the community arise when Okonkwo's personal desires clash with the traditional values of his society. Okonkwo's ambition and desire for personal success lead him to defy the norms of the community, such as during the Week of Peace. These conflicts highlight the tension between individual aspirations and societal expectations in a changing Igbo culture.