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After Reading Achebe “Things Fall Apart ” Respond to the below questions in your Essay.
What is important about the title: “Things Fall Apart?” Is there a reference in the novel that explains the title?
What are the conflicts in “Things Fall Apart?” What types of conflict (physical, moral, intellectual, or emotional) are present?
How do the story’s themes relate to the plot and characters?
What are some symbols in “Things Fall Apart?” How do they relate to the plot and characters?
Are the characters consistent in their actions? Are they fully developed characters? Are some characters more fully developed than others? How? Why?
Do you find the characters likable? Are the characters people you would want to meet?
What is the primary purpose of the story? Is it important or meaningful?
Do you think the novel is meant to be political? What point was the author trying to make? Did he succeed?
Why is the novel so controversial? Do you think the book should be censored or banned? Should it be taught in schools?
How essential is the setting to the story? Could the story have taken place anywhere else?
What is the role of family and community in this novel? How does it change when the missionaries arrive?
Does the story end the way you expected? How? Why? What point do you think the author was making with the conclusion of the novel? Does your perspective change knowing there is a sequel?
Would you recommend this novel to a friend? Why or why not?
How is religion portrayed in this novel? Do you think the Christian missionaries had a positive or negative impact on the characters?
What is important about the time period the novel is set in?
Why do you think the author’s decision to write the novel in English rather than his native language caused controversy?
What point is the author trying to make about the African identity? What problems does the author outline? Does he offer solutions?
