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Things Fall Apart
Chinua Achebe
Study Guide
Summary
Plot Overview
Five Key Questions
What Does the Ending Mean?
Summary & Analysis
Chapters 1–3
Chapters 4–6
Chapters 7–8
Chapters 9–11
Chapters 12–13
Chapters 14–16
Chapters 17–19
Chapters 20–21
Chapters 22–23
Chapters 24–25
Characters
Character List
Okonkwo
Nwoye
Ezinma
Mr. Brown
Ikemefuna
Unoka
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Protagonist
Antagonist
Setting
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
What’s with the Proverbs in
Things Fall Apart
?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Generational divide
Pride
Repression
Drum language
Ethnographic distance
Quotes By Section
Chapters 1–3
Chapters 4–6
Chapters 7–8
Chapters 9–11
Chapters 12–13
Chapters 14–16
Chapters 17–19
Chapters 20–21
Chapters 22–23
Chapters 24–25
Quotes By Character
Okonkwo
Nwoye
Ezinma
Mr. Brown
Ikemefuna
Unoka
Further Study
Context
Things Fall Apart on the Eve of Nigerian Independence
Achebe at the Crossroads of European Modernism and African Realism
Movie Adaptations
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs, and Symbols
Chapters 1-3
Chapters 4-6
Chapters 7-8
Chapters 9-11
Chapters 12-13
Chapters 14-16
Chapters 17-19
Chapters 20-21
Chapters 22-23
Chapters 24-25
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
Analysis of Major Characters Quiz
1
of 5
Why does Okonkwo disown Nwoye?
Because Okonkwo can’t handle the male competition
Because Nwoye fails at farming
Because Nwoye blames Okonkwo for Ikemefuna’s death
Because Nwoye joins the church
2
of 5
Which of the following best characterizes Reverend James Smith?
Tolerant, welcoming, non judgmental
Small-minded, brutal, zealous
Eager, innocent, wide-eyed
Ignorant, uneducated, loud
3
of 5
Which of the following best characterizes Okonkwo?
Lazy, dull, mild-mannered
Generous, affectionate, nurturing, humble
Wealthy, brave, stoic, violent
Indifferent, anti-social, troubled, incapable
4
of 5
How does Mr. Brown win so many converts?
By demeaning local customs and beliefs
By kidnapping villagers and brainwashing them
By converting a few of the village’s key leaders so others would follow
By respecting local beliefs and accepting villagers from all social classes
5
of 5
Why does Okonkwo favor Ezinma?
He feels she has a kindred masculine spirit.
She excels at farming.
She is beautiful and will command a high bride price.
He doesn’t feel threatened by her.
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