How the Tribe Changes in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe

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Things fall apart by Chinua Achebe like any other novel has its changes and progressions. When the novel first starts out it talks about Unoka. Then it goes to his son Okonokwo who is the main character and who the book is mainly about. It then talks about Nwoye who is the son of Okonokwo. Another is Ikemefuna who has to live in this village because of a crime who his father commits. It shows how much the tribe changes during these years and how it affects the lives of these four men. First it starts out with Unoka. Their tribe is untouched by any outsiders and they live their life according to their rules and beliefs. He is not a great man in their tribe. He is thought of as a woman because he has no titles and lazy and owes many debts. He rather play on his flute then plant any seeds. For this his family goes hungry a lot and why his son hates him. He swears that he will not become like his father. Next is Okonokwo he works hard and claims many titles and accomplishments. For this he is highly thought of, but his success comes with his downfall. He thinks that if he shows any ...

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