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A 4 page paper which examines the title of Achebe’s novel and
examines the historical content. No additional sources cited.
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4 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAthings.rtf
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people and European ways. It is a story which illustrates many different changes in the culture of the people of a particular village, the village of Umuofia, as they experience
the power and oppressive nature of the European missionaries who claim change, so to speak, altering the face of these people, and essentially leading to things falling apart, as the
title suggests. In the following paper we examine how the culture of the people existed prior to the invasion and after the invasion of the missionaries. all of which leave
us with an understanding of things falling apart. Change: Before and After In the first chapter of Achebes book we get a glimpse at the government system of these
people as they earn respect and position through obtaining titles. They are given particular titles, relating to actions and deeds, integrity and other qualities, which provide them with a position
of power in many ways. The more titles the greater the power. And, in a social perspective as it involves the government system, this small region is primarily all there
is as far as the people are concerned. As the novel progresses we note how Okonkwo does many things he feels bad about, due to pressure from his position
and his titles. He is part of the society, and like any good leader or member, he finds that he must make personal sacrifices in order to maintain a balance
in the culture. In terms of family structure we note that the marriages are polygamous. Each household possesses its own compound. The women, the wives of the man, each
live in a separate hut with the children she has borne. The husband is allowed to visit each wife in turn but also possesses his own personal hut. The children,
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