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Things Fall Apart Chinua Achebe Brainstorm: What does the phrase “things fall apart” mean? What kinds of things fall apart? What do people do when stuff falls apart? Chinua Achebe’s Novels Achebes novels focus on the traditions of Igbo society, the effect of Christian influences, and the clash of values during and after the colonial era. Chinua Achebe’s Life Grew up in Ogidi, a village in Nigeria His father taught at the missionary school In 1958 Things Fall Apart was published Currently teaches at Bard College Things Fall Apart: Purpose Things Fall Apart is set in the 1890s, during the coming of the white man to Nigeria. In part, the novel is a response and antidote to a large tradition of European literature in which Africans are depicted as primitive and mindless savages. His purpose (cont) His purpose is bringing dignity back to the individuals of Africa. Consistently presented as ignorant, dark, almost sinister people with no sense of justice or purpose. Okonkwo It follows a tragic hero, as the title suggests. It’s important to track him as he goes. Igbo, Nigeria- location of story Ibo Villages Few miles from each other- spoke different languages Customs: 4 day market week The kola nut ritual New Yam festival Igbo People Nigeria figure The University of Iowa Museum of Art Ibo Economy Economy based on “root crops” Men grew yam Women grew beans, cassava, and cocoyam Rituals We are going to see a lot of rituals in the story….why might they be there? Yam Festival Kola Nut Kola Nuts Kola Nut Tree Cassava Igbo Masks Igbo Masks Defined Used during festivals Used during ceremonies Used to symbolize beauty * *