In the novel Things FallApart by Chinua Achebe shows foreshadowing in the novel.
In three of the most easily recognized symbols of Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart fire. You'll also learn a bit about why Achebe used these symbols.
In Things Fall Apart the main character Okonkwo is often described as in terms of fire and flames his nickname was even Roaring Flame so to him fire symbolizes potential, masculinity and life.
Okonkwo is a lot like a fire. He really only ever allows himself to show his emotion, anger.