“Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe” narrates two intertwined tales. Both revolve around Okonkwo, a formidable figure in an Ibo village in Nigeria. The first story is a potent fable depicting the timeless conflict between the individual and society, including Okonkwo’s decline within the tribal community. Moreover, the second story is contemporary compared to the ancient first. This explores the clash of cultures and the upheaval of Okonkwo’s world. This is a result of the European missionaries’ arrival. But these seamlessly integrated narratives reflect a profound awareness that embraces the realms of nature, human history, and the enigmatic impulses of the soul.
This story leaves us in suspense as to what the fate of the protagonist, Okonkwo, will be at the end of the book. What specific conflicts arise between the Ibo people and the European missionaries? How does the author reconcile the clash of cultures presented in the book?
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