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    Introduction For many writers‚ the theme of a novel is the driving force of the book during its creation. Even if the author doesn ’t consciously identify an intended theme‚ the creative process is directed by at least one controlling idea — a concept or principle or belief or purpose significant to the author. The theme — often several themes — guides the author by controlling where the story goes‚ what the characters do‚ what mood is portrayed‚ what style evolves‚ and what emotional effects the

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    “Don’t worry about it‚” replied Shaun in an attempt to extinguish her astonishment‚ “Everyone puts up a fight once in awhile.” “Not me‚” Shara responded proudly‚ “I am now a proud graduate of Eastworth High‚ and tomorrow‚ I’m going to prove my determination to the world.” Shaun chuckled to himself and continued walking down the dimly lit street road. Shara knew he could care less about school. The truth was he had dropped out of high school two years ago when the couple had first begun dating

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    Chinua Achebe’s novel‚ Things Fall Apart‚ illustrates several relationships between parents and their children. In most of these relationships‚ conflict arises that separates the two individuals and creates discord. In creating such a conflict between Okonkwo and Unoka‚ as well as between Okonkwo and Nwoye‚ Achebe creates a much deeper and accessible piece of literature. Unoka‚ Okonkwo’s father‚ is depicted as a weak‚ unmotivated‚ and lazy figure. Okonwo‚ on the other hand‚ is a zealous‚ hard-working

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    is found to be more complex than the stereotype would suggest. When we learn that individuals do not fit the group stereotype‚ then it begins to fall apart.” This quote tell the truth when it comes to the Imperialist stereotypes which are placed upon Africa. Stereotypes label Africa as an uncivilized continent. However‚ Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart‚ illustrates the civilization in Umuofia as an advanced society. Achebe contradicts the stereotypes of Africa through the presence of Igbo culture

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    Chinua Achebe’s insight into the mind and culture of the African man makes Things Fall Apart very real and even relatable to Western readers. Achebe was born into a Christian family in Ogidi‚ Igboland‚ a part of Easter Nigeria. He was born only a few generations after the events in Things Fall Apart occur. Chinua Achebe grew up listening to his parents’ and grandparents’ stories about the history of the Igbo people and what happened when the Europeans came into their region. Although Achebe was surrounded

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    Today I will be responding analytically to a short story called Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. This story is about how a young man doesn’t want to be like his father at all that he becomes so violent and angry and ends up doing some sad things. This essay will examine Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe and how the author has used literary elements in creating this ironic story. The setting of the story took place in Nigeria 1860s. The theme is to show the struggle between tradition

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    beliefs and festivities. 2: Books that people now find offensive should not be taken off the “ must read “ list of Western Literature‚ because these books show us how people thought ‚ and portrait other cultures. Conrad thought of African civilization as inhuman‚ strange‚ and primitive. His opinion can be considered offensive to many people. Conrad says “He was usefull because he had instructed properly; and what he knew was this-that should the water in that transparent thing disappear‚ the evil spirit

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    In “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe‚ Achebe demonstrates how family brings the Ibo culture together and how it causes it to fall apart. Achebe uses point of view to develop and support how family can bring Ibo culture together but just as easily tear it apart. The purpose of this novel was to show the impact family has in Ibo culture in order to demonstrate the effects to western cultures. Things Fall Apart Is a novel about a man Okonkwo and his village. From a very young age Okonkwo was known

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    Nsekhe AP English Essay 04/19/2013 Heart of Darkness vs. Things Fall Apart “Heart of Darkness” and “Things Fall Apart” show a variety of ways of depicting Africa in literature. In “Heart of Darkness”‚ Joseph Conrad shows the continent of Africa through the stereotypical perspective of the European sailors‚ who had a tendency to depict the natives of the land as savages‚ and in response to that matter‚ Chinua Achebe wrote “Things Fall Apart” through the non-stereotypical depicting perspective of

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    Evidence Inference – Commentary Textual reference- “Okonkwo was well known through the nine villages…” Context- Okonkwo is introduced‚ he well known. Thematic idea suggested by evidence- Honor Commentary- Okonkwo seems to be loved but also feared because of his impatience. Textual reference- “His wives‚ especially the youngest lived in perpetual fear of his fiery temper…” Context- Because of the laziness of his father‚ Okonkwo was harsh and abusive but not cruel. Thematic idea suggested by

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