tragic hero has a flaw, and in Okonkwo’s case his most distinctive flaw is his fear of failure. This flaw is
tree from which Okonkwo’s body was dangling, and they stopped dead.” (207). This relates the work as the whole because the second part of Things Fall Apart is the arrival of colonialists and the changes they cause the the Nigerian community. Okonkwo cannot adapt to the changes, and his pride is the reason. He feels as if nothing can defeat him, and that is ironic because the only thing that defeats him is himself. Okonkwo has the ‘Bad pride’ that is mentioned in John C. Maxwell’s quote, In the sense
was proven by mentioning ‘“Thank you. He who brings kola brings life. But I think you ought to break it.’”(Achebe 6) That quote shows that when going to other homes they
China Achebe exposes both the flaws and successes of the Ibo culture in the novel Things Fall Apart. This novel takes place in and African colonization, dripping with rich, ancient culture and traditions. The characters are an excellent representation of every aspect of culture, symbolizing modern day issues in the reader's lives. Because the characters are very well developed and accessible to readers, it bridges the gap between reader and novel. Achebe uses a diverse collection of characters to