What Is A Parallel Story In Things Fall Apart
Alex Petrie
Dr. Howell
Anthropology 116
11/30/11
Things Fall Apart. Chinua Achebe. New York: Anchor Books, 1959. Number of 209.
Things Fall Apart is the story of the people in an Ibo village that face destruction with the arrival of white missionaries from England. It begins by centering on Okonkwo, an ambitious and strong man who rose to great standing despite his shameful father, in order to give background to the customs of the area and the thoughts behind his actions. It then follows Okonkwo through his demise and banishment due to an unfortunate incident. Partway through this story, a parallel story is introduced involving the white missionaries that come to the area and forcibly implement policies based on their religion and
Dr. Howell
Anthropology 116
11/30/11
Things Fall Apart. Chinua Achebe. New York: Anchor Books, 1959. Number of 209.
Things Fall Apart is the story of the people in an Ibo village that face destruction with the arrival of white missionaries from England. It begins by centering on Okonkwo, an ambitious and strong man who rose to great standing despite his shameful father, in order to give background to the customs of the area and the thoughts behind his actions. It then follows Okonkwo through his demise and banishment due to an unfortunate incident. Partway through this story, a parallel story is introduced involving the white missionaries that come to the area and forcibly implement policies based on their religion and