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No Longer At Ease
Chinua Achebe
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Summary
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Summary & Analysis
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapters 13 and 14
Chapters 15 and 16
Chapters 17–19
Characters
Character List
Obi Okonkwo
Clara
William Green
Main Ideas
Themes
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Important Quotes Explained
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Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12
Chapters 13 and 14
Chapters 15 and 16
Chapters 17-19
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How to Write Literary Analysis
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Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Further Study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
What is the meaning of Obi's birth name, Obiajulu?
"Pioneer"
"One who records history"
"One who knocks in the night"
"The mind at last is at rest"
2
of 5
Upon returning to Nigeria, what corrupt practice does Obi adamantly oppose?
Bribery
Adultery
Indentured labor
Polygamy
3
of 5
What makes Clara an osu?
Her absent father
Her criminal record
Her infertility
Her ancestral past
4
of 5
In William Green's opinion, who brought civilization and education to Nigeria?
American Christian missionaries
The Nigerian upper class
British colonists
French colonists
5
of 5
What does Mr. Green plan to do if Nigeria attains independence?
Run for office
Resign from civil service
Return to England
Organize a coup
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