Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart (1986)
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There are a number of aspects in Chinua AchebeÆs (1986) Things Fall Apart that provoke a reaction from me. Two of the most significant of these are the impact of imperialism on a non-dominant culture and the different viewpoints held by different cultures with respect to gender.Things Fall Apart shows the often decimating impact of colonialism on a conquered people. The Igbo culture is torn apart by British rule. This is primarily because any values, customs or rituals associated with the British are valued as ôsuperiorö to those of the consequentially ôinferiorö Igbo. The Igbo practices of agriculture, multiple wives, inter-tribal warfare and others signify strength and harmony with nature to the Igbo. Chief among their best i
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