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  2. Things Fall Apart Characters - eNotes.com

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    The main characters in Things Fall Apart are Okonkwo, Ikemefuna, Obierika, Enzima, Ekwefi, Nwoye, and Unoka. Okonkwo is the protagonist, whose downfall begins when he kills Ikemefuna. Ikemefuna is ...

  3. Things Fall Apart - eNotes.com

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    How does the setting of Things Fall Apart influence the characters, plot, and themes? In this novel, the setting is the most important element of fiction, I think, because it is the foundation of ...

  4. Are the characters in Things Fall Apart consistent in their...

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    Character Analysis in Things Fall Apart Okonkwo's Tragic Heroism in Things Fall Apart Themes and Conflicts in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

  5. Okonkwo Character Analysis - eNotes.com

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    The protagonist of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo is a stubborn, impatient, and fear-driven character who represents power, toxic masculinity, and traditional values.He is ashamed of ...

  6. Character Analysis in Things Fall Apart - eNotes.com

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    Chinua Achebe ’s Things Fall Apart is a novel set in the south-eastern part of Nigeria, from pre-colonial times to the arrival of the Europeans in the late nineteenth century. It was published ...

  7. Women's Role and Status in Things Fall Apart - eNotes.com

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    In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, women's roles are complex, highlighting both subservience and subtle strength. Traditionally, women are seen as caretakers with limited rights, subjected to ...

  8. Nwoye Character Analysis - eNotes.com

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    Nwoye is the son of Okonkwo’s first wife. Within the family hierarchy, this positions Nwoye as the highest ranking and eldest son. Nwoye, like Unoka, serves as a foil to Okonkwo’s character ...

  9. Obierika Character Analysis - eNotes.com

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    Unlike Okonkwo, Obierika is reflective and thoughtful. He often provides commentary on Okonkwo’s actions and on life in Umuofia. These characteristics make Obierika a foil to the more impulsive ...

  10. In Things Fall Apart , why is Obierika a foil to Okonkwo?

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    In Things Fall Apart, Obierika is a spokesman for the author, Chinua Achebe.The author speaks through Obierika to comment on Okonkwo to the reader. In this way, Obierika is reflective: he is ...

  11. Things Fall Apart Themes - eNotes.com

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    In Things Fall Apart, the theme of masculinity is central to the story, shaping the characters and their actions. The protagonist, Okonkwo, embodies a rigid and traditional view of masculinity ...