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Analytical Essay: Things Fall Apart

Analytical Essay: Things Fall Apart. The power of religion can both guide a society and destroy it. Discuss the ways in which Christianity, as promoted by the missionaries, does both. Analytical Essay: Things Fall Apart.

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Analytical Essay: Things Fall Apart

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  1. Analytical Essay: Things Fall Apart • The power of religion can both guide a society and destroy it. Discuss the ways in which Christianity, as promoted by the missionaries, does both.

  2. Analytical Essay: Things Fall Apart • "[Okonkwo's] whole life was dominated by fear, the fear of failure and of weakness." How is this idea demonstrated in the novel?

  3. Analytical Essay: Things Fall Apart • "The story of Okonkwo is in a way the story of our culture; he pays a price because he places too much emphasis on strength and manliness." Discuss this quote as it applies to both the novel and our own modern American culture.

  4. Analytical Essay: Things Fall Apart • Women suffer great losses in this novel but also, in certain circumstances, hold tremendous power. What role do women play in Okonkwo’s life? Is there any difference between his interaction with specific women and his understanding of women and femininity in general?

  5. Analytical Essay: Things Fall Apart • Obierika is a foil for Okonkwo. That is, when compared to Okonkwo, the contrast between the two characters emphasizes the distinctive characteristics of Okonkwo. Compare the two characters—Obierika and Okonkwo.

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