As we begin our unit on Things Fall Apart, I want you to know about your author and his culture. Write down at least five facts about his life. Where did he grow up?
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As we begin our unit on Things Fall Apart, I want you to know about your author. Write down at least five facts about his life. Where did he grow up?
Nigeria has had many cultural conflicts. What country was the source of a lot of this tension and violence?
Just as the British affected Achebe's Igbo tribe, other groups did as well. What were some of the effects that missionaries had on this are and Christianity as well?
Other ceremonies involve another special plant, the kola nut. What is a kola nut and what type of rituals go along with its presentation?
Among other traditions in the Igbo culture, wrestling proves to be a very popular sport. Give an instance from the article that might initiate a wrestling match between two Igbo young men. Why is music important for a match?
View some of Chinua Achebe's influences as to why he wrote the novel. List two influences and two basic themes in his works.
