"Things Fall Apart," a novel by Chinua Achebe, explains how Igbo people hold expectations and how they can be exceeded. Achebe reveals the importance of abiding traditions by the use of symbolism, details and imagery. In the text, Achebe lists how customs and traditions are followed and describes Okonkwo's take towards the traditions. A feast is usually held by the Igbo people whenever it's time to gather the kinsmen. Achebe's use of descriptive details gives the readers an idea on how this feast is expected to be held versus Okonkwo actually holding the feast. For example, "We all know him and we expected a big feast" which shows how as a result of Okonkwo's respected role amongst the Igbo people, their expectations have increased. Ekewfi,
