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Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a poignant portrayal of the impact of colonialism. Set in Nigeria, it follows Okonkwo, a respected warrior whose world is shattered by the arrival of European missionaries. The novel explores the clash between tradition and change, and the devastating consequences of cultural imperialism.
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Okonkwo |
Okonkwo is an influential clan leader in Umuofia.
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Nwoye |
Nwoye is Okonkwo’s oldest son.
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Ezinma |
Ezinma is the only child of Okonkwo’s second wife, Ekwefi.
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Ikemefuna |
Ikemefuna is a boy given to Okonkwo by a nearby village.
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Brown |
Mr. Brown is the first white missionary to travel to Umuofia.
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Reverend |
Reverend James Smith is the missionary who replaces Mr. Brown.
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Smith |
Reverend James Smith demands that his converts reject all of their indigenous beliefs.
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Uchendu |
Uchendu is the younger brother of Okonkwo’s mother.
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Commissioner |
The District Commissioner is an authority figure in the white colonial government in Nigeria.
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Unoka |
Unoka is Okonkwo’s father.
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Obierika |
Obierika is Okonkwo’s close friend.
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Ekwefi |
Ekwefi is Okonkwo’s second wife who was once the village beauty.
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