Essays on Chinua Achebe

Okonkwo can be violent and very quick tempered, as shown by “He has a slight stammer and whenever he was angry and could not get his words out quickly enough he would use his fists. ”(4) This quote shows us he is quick to anger…

Chapter 1 In the book “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe the main character Okonkwo is depicted as a wealthy, and strong, man of honor. Well known throughout the nine villages due to his personal achievements. He is a very productive farmer. Though he is…

The sociology of gender examines how society influences our understandings and notion of differences among masculinity (what society deems suitable conduct for a “man”) and femininity (what society deems appropriate behavior for a “woman”). We examine how this, in turn, influences identification and social practices….

“Strength, fortitude, or hardiness traditionally associated with men as opposed to women or children” defines the word manliness as well as the Nigerians way of life in the late nineteenth century. If you were a man during this time you would work your whole life…

Inside the culture of the Igbo, intricate storytelling is a cherished art form and a fundamental collaborative device. The younger ones gain knowledge through their ancestors’ past by attending their mother’s late night fireside stories, and members of the clan see communal values through stories…

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself. In the story I think that Okonkwo is a hero because he killed himself, but even then no matter how hard things get…

Obierika Chinua Achebe’s magnum opus Things Fall Apart is perhaps one of the most seminal texts in the genre of Postcolonial literature. Achebe has been applauded by his readers and critics for his literary genius while dealing with the subject of colonisation in Africa. One…

A Heart of Darkness that lies in Africa Concerning the people and the continent of Africa, both Joseph Conrad and Chinua Achebe write in different perspectives that relate to each other. In both Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad and Things Fall Apart by Chinua…

Introduction​ While analyzing the literature work by Achebe, it is essential to examine the various situations that different characters underwent. In this regard, it is essential to investigate what made Michael excited of the appointment as the headmaster of the school and what happened later….

Imagine one day you are enjoying peace amongst your family and a white man forces his way into your place of living, driving you to surrender your social convictions. While he discloses to you that he and his men are better finished than you, yet…