In the novel Things Fall Apart , the author, Chinua Achebe, uses the arrival of the English missionaries who attempt to convert the Ibo peoples traditional values and beliefs to raise the question of what the balance is between change and traditions. Through the struggle and conflict that Okonkwo experiences after he prioritizes traditional values and as a result loses his status, the readers begin to question how the reality of change can affects the personal status of many characters. Achebe demonstrates how a society with different views must overcome problems and make decisions to ensure their society’s future.
