Things Fall Apart — Chinua Achebe：練習題

Why is Okonkwo exiled from his village, Umuofia, for seven years?

In Chapter 14, where does Okonkwo take his family to live during his period of exile?

Analyze the irony in the District Commissioner’s planned title for his book: The Pacificatory of the Primitive Tribes of the Lower Niger. How does this reflect the clash of cultures?

What are the egwugwu in the context of the Ibo culture described in the novel?

How does Okonkwo's relationship with his father, Unoka, influence his character development?

In Things Fall Apart, why is Okonkwo so deeply ashamed of his father, Unoka?

How does the character of Ikemefuna serve as a catalyst for the internal conflict Okonkwo faces regarding his masculinity and the expectations of his tribe?

Analyze how the shift from internal tribal justice to the British judicial system, specifically regarding the treatment of the titled men of Umuofia, signifies the 'falling apart' of Ibo culture.

Things Fall Apart - Chinua Achebe

In Things Fall Apart, the arrival of the Christian missionaries acts as a catalyst for the disintegration of Umuofia’s traditional social structure.

(a) Explore the reasons why the 'outcasts' (osu) and the 'effeminate' men (such as Nwoye) are the first to be drawn to the new religion.
(b) To what extent does Okonkwo’s inability to adapt to these cultural changes lead to his ultimate downfall?
(c) Discuss how Achebe uses the metaphor of 'falling apart' to illustrate the impact of colonialism on the community's identity.

In your response, you should refer to the historical and social contexts of the novel (AO4) and demonstrate a close understanding of the text (AO1).