Things Fall Apart Essay

In the novel “Things Fall Apart” written by Chinua Achebe is based in the nineteenth century of West Africa. It depicts the struggles of Okonkwo and his tribe of Igbo people, after the British Empire conquered them. Okonkwo is fighting against all the changes the British men have impose, such as Christianity, education, and work for pay. Also in the novel “Things Fall Apart” the author proves that you should always be open minded to new things and ideas by using characterization, dialogue, and narrative structure.
Chinua Achebe proved that “you should always be open minded to new things with characterization. Mr. Brown is a good example, he is a very important character who comes to the Igbo tribe and impacts them both mentally, physically and, spiritually in a tremendous way. In the text on page 137 it states that “Mr. Brown came to be well respected even by the Igbo clan, because he trod softly on its faith. So in conclusion, the Igbo people came to like and respect him because he wasn't trying to change them necessarily, just help them become more intact with the world around them. The text
Brown is now working with the tribe. He is teaching them about education, Christianity and work for pay. Even Nwoye opened his eyes and mind and acted on what he felt was right. The villagers warm up to Mr. Brown. Achebe narrative structure is showing how having an open mind can prove beneficial to you and others. During this time, the village changed drastically. Okonkwo is allowed to come back to the village and is enraged by the changes. His anger swells even further when he realizes his son is part taking in the new changes. Instead, of Okonkwo looking around and seeing the positive from the changes, all he can see is it is not his ideas. It is someone imposing their ideas on him. He can’t see that educating the people would help business in the village become profitable. Thus helping his people have a better