Book: Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. Title: Things Fall Apart Thesis Paper. Thesis form. Explains how slaying of Ikemefuna, 7 year long exile, murder of a messsanger contribute to his downfall.

In Chinua Achebes Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo is part of a tribe that lives in a village called Umoufia. He wants to become one of the greatest custody of the tribe by earning many titles, and not organism weak, as his father was in his vision. Okonkwos life bodes well until 3 black events occur, each bringing him closer to his untimely shutting: Ikemefunas conclusion, the unintended misfiring of Okonkwos rifle at Ezeudus funeral, and the coming of the missionaries.

Ikemefuna, a boy who is granted to Umoufia along with a virgin as payment for a murder, is decided to be slain by order of the Oracle, junction of the God. When Ikemefuna is first slashed at, he turns around only to dedicate Okonkwo, his stepfather, finish him off. Dazed with fear, Okonkwo drew his machete and cut him d make. He was horror-struck of being thought weak. (p61) This quote exemplifies just how afraid Okonkwo is of being weak as his father was. In truth, being weak is simply showing affection, which is healthy as cognition displays. To Okonkwo, a man must rule and show no fear; affection qualifies as fear. By killing his own stepson, Okonkwo shows himself how heartless he really can be, and this saddens him.

Ezeudu, the man who warned Okonkwo that he should bear no hand in his (Ikemefunas) death, (p121) had finally died and a great funeral was held for him. Okonkwos rifle, which is fired as a final salute, backfires and explodes. hotshot of the resulting fletchettes pierces a young boys heart. Okonkwo is forced to leave Umoufia for seven long time, as commanded by the Earth Goddess as punishment for his crime. Okonkwo had many dreams in his village, one of which was to obtain all four titles. His seven years exile kept...

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This is definitely a good outline of the important themes of things Fall Apart, because the author has taught us what we should consider when we submit the book, such as Okonkwos fear and those three incidents.

However, in my opinion, Ikemefunas death is just a reveal of Okonkwos rigid character, but not an obvious reason which lead to his eventual downfall.

Also, in the end of the story, its mainly the lack of unity of the tribal people and the surrender of the African culture which drives Okonkwo to kill himself. The missionaries are just the cause.

Anyway, a good and clear stress.

Overall it was a pretty good essay, you had refined organization and the grammar was quite good. I think the highlight of your essay was your use of quotes. Good Job

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