The novel, “Things Fall Apart” is practically a reflection of the author Chinua Achebe life. The author teaches lessons and morals all throughout the novel, which is parallel to his own story (life). He uses the protagonist Okonkwo as a symbol of himself to show the reader similar obstacles that he went through like for example, exile. In the novel, “Things Fall Apart”, Achebe depicts that Obstacles can Determination through the protagonist, how religion affect lives through the plot, and how women are key to the heart through their role in the novel. Determination was affected by obstacles significantly in the novel mainly through the protagonist. For example, Okonkwo was determined not to let himself or his son (Nwoye) be like his own father.
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Women are the key to the heart through many pivotal parts of the novel including the plot. Women are seen as weak and very passive in society. Okonkwo’s favorite child was his daughter, Ezinma. He really cared for her and she cared for her father. Sometimes, His anger and fear prevents him from showing affection to his daughter. She would often try to help her father but he wouldn’t let her. For example, Ezinma wanted to bring him a chair but Okonkwo said that it was a boy’s job. In the text, it says, “And after a pause she said…job.” The textual evidence shows how much he cared for Ezinma and she was truly the key to his heart. In the novel, the author presents women as support for their husbands with house duties and caring for children. When times get rough, men tend to run to their wives and mother. For example, when Okonkwo was exiled, he went to his motherland. He also tells his daughter not to get married without him but most importantly, his mother cared and provided for him for seven years. Okonkwo says, “My mother’s people…gratitude.” The quote shows that Okonkwo is very thankful and his mother’s role during the exile was important. With the examples shown, it depicts how underrated and important women are in the
Women are the key to the heart through many pivotal parts of the novel including the plot. Women are seen as weak and very passive in society. Okonkwo’s favorite child was his daughter, Ezinma. He really cared for her and she cared for her father. Sometimes, His anger and fear prevents him from showing affection to his daughter. She would often try to help her father but he wouldn’t let her. For example, Ezinma wanted to bring him a chair but Okonkwo said that it was a boy’s job. In the text, it says, “And after a pause she said…job.” The textual evidence shows how much he cared for Ezinma and she was truly the key to his heart. In the novel, the author presents women as support for their husbands with house duties and caring for children. When times get rough, men tend to run to their wives and mother. For example, when Okonkwo was exiled, he went to his motherland. He also tells his daughter not to get married without him but most importantly, his mother cared and provided for him for seven years. Okonkwo says, “My mother’s people…gratitude.” The quote shows that Okonkwo is very thankful and his mother’s role during the exile was important. With the examples shown, it depicts how underrated and important women are in the