Things Fall Apart Summary of Key Points
《Things Fall Apart》, a novel by Chinua Achebe, published in 1958, is a seminal work in African literature that tells the story of Okonkwo, a powerful village leader in pre-colonial Nigeria. Okonkwo is driven by the fear of appearing weak like his father. However, his determination to become a village leader and warrior leads to his downfall. The novel explores themes of cultural clash, change, and the struggle between tradition and modernity, as European colonialism impacts traditional Igbo society.