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Things Fall Apart

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This guide delves into key cultural elements and character traits in Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart." We explore the significance of terms like Harmattan, cowries, and kola nut, revealing their cultural weight in African societies. Characters such as Okonkwo, Nwoye, and Ekwefi are examined through their distinct personality and physical traits. The study questions facilitate deeper understanding, addressing themes of masculinity, tradition, and conflict in Umofia. Engage with the rich tapestry of African life and values depicted in this literary landmark.

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  1. Things Fall Apart

  2. Harmattan • A dusty wind that blows along the western coast of Africa in certain seasons

  3. Cowries • Shells used in some African societies as money

  4. Kola Nut • The large meaty nut of the kola tree, with several pieces in one shell

  5. Oracle • A god who can foretell the future, usually through a human priest or priestess

  6. Sisal • A type of vine with fibers that are often used for making ropes

  7. Calabashes • Gourds used as containers

  8. Pottage • A kind of stew

  9. Plantains • Starchy fruit, similar to a banana, that must be cooked before it is eaten

  10. Raffia • A fiber from a palm tree, used like a string

  11. Kite • A bird of prey

  12. Iron Horse • Bicycle

  13. Bull-Roarer • Noise-maker made from the horn of a bull

  14. Creepers • Vines growing on trees

  15. Singlets • A man’s undershirt

  16. Character ListDirections: Keep a running list of personality/physical traits for each of the characters below • Okonkwo (Oh-kawn-kwoh) – •  Unoka (Ooh-no-kah) – •  Nwoye (Nuh-who-yeh) – •  Ikemefuna (Ee-keh-meh-foo-nah) – •  Ekwefi (Eh-kweh-fee) – •  Ezinma (Eh-zeen-mah) – •  Ojiugo (Oh-jee-ooh-goh) – •  Obierika (Oh-bee-air-ee-kah) – •  Chielo (Chee-eh-loh) –

  17. Chapters 1-2 Study Questions • 1. For what is Okonkwo famous in his clan in Umofia?2. How does Okonkwo feel about his father, Unoka? Why?3. Explain the proverb as it relates to Okonkwo: "If a child washed his hands, he could eat with kings."4. How do the men Umuofia decide what to do about the murder of a woman from their clan? What role do the women of Umuofia have in the decision?5. How do people of Umuofia react to the dark?6. What is the philosophy of war amongst the clans?7. What evidence of Okonkwo's spiritual life is found on his compound?