Characters
Okonkwo's father; a notorious dancer
Unoka
The country where Things Fall Apart takes place
Nigeria
Outcast
osu
What is Okonkwo's biggest fear?
Okonkwo fears appearing weak like his father.
Protagonist of the novel; a courageous warrior
Okonkwo
After comparing himself to fire, he compares his son Nwoye to...
Ash
The large living quarters of the head of the family
obi
How does Okonkwo's exile affect him and his family?
Okonkwo’s exile isolates him from his community and weakens his social status.
Ikemefuna
Boy from neighboring village chosen by his people as a sacrifice to Umuofia...
Fever
iba
How does the arrival of the British colonizers affect the Igbo community?
The British colonizers disrupt Igbo traditions, religion, and social order, causing conflict and change.
Nwoye
Okonkwo's oldest son; joins the missionaries and later changes his name.
First missionary in Mbanta...
Mr. Kiaga
The customary food items used to begin fellowship in Umofia.
Kola Nut
Elders
ndichie
What is the significance of the title Things Fall Apart in relation to the story?
The title reflects the breakdown of Igbo society and Okonkwo’s life as colonialism and internal conflicts cause everything to fall apart. Also taken from W.B. Yeats's poem The Second Coming
Okonkwo's best and oldest friend
Obierika
Murder or Manslaughter
ochu
How does the novel explore the theme of change versus tradition?
The novel shows tension between preserving traditions and adapting to new influences like colonialism.