Introduction to Main Characters in Things Fall Apart There are a lot of numbers of characters in Things Fall Apart because of rich socio-cultural bonds in Igbo tribes. However, brief introduction to main characters in the novel Things Fall Apart is below. The main characters in Things Fall Apart are: Okonkwo, Unoka, Ikemefuna, Nwoye, Ogbuefi, … Read more
The story of Things Fall Apart begins with a young, muscular wrestler, Okonkwo who has aggressive nature but earns massive respect in his tribe Umuofia of the Igbo people. On the contrary, his father, Unoka, is known for his laziness and coward magic. However, unlike his father, Okonkwo establishes his home and reputation as a … Read more
The novel Things Fall Apart is comprised of three parts; each part further divided into small chapters. Here is chapter wise summary of Things Fall Apart. Summary of Things Fall Apart (Part One): Summary of Chapter 1: Okonkwo, an Igbo villager who is well-known throughout the nine villages and even beyond whose “fame rested … Read more
Okonkwo is the protagonist of the novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. He was a man of iron-will and moulded his fate with his own efforts and constant hard work. Okonkwo was a man of mixed traits: He was brave, hardworking, ambitious, but on the other hand, he also had traits like short-temperament, rashness, … Read more
The novel Things Fall Apart is based on a story of a tragic hero of a rich cultured society of Igbo tribes. Chinua Achebe encircled many aspect of that culture before arrival of white missionaries. Achebe highlighted the consequences of white missionaries on that society who were firmly adhered to their social norms. Towards the … Read more