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1. POSTCOLONIAL CRITICISM ON THINGS FALL APART

2. It was the conquest and colonization of most of Africa by seven Western European powers driven by the Second Industrial Revolution during the era of "New Imperialism" (1833–1914). In 1870, 10% of the continent was formally under European control. By 1914, this figure had risen to almost 90%. The 1884 Berlin Conference regulated European colonization and trade in Africa, and is seen as emblematic of the "scramble“. Scramble of Africa

3. With the decline of the European colonial empires in the wake of the two world wars, most African colonies gained independence during the Cold War, and decided to keep their colonial borders in the Organization of African Unity conference of 1964 due to fears of civil wars and regional instability, placing emphasis on Pan-Africanism.

4. The British Empire ruled it from the mid-nineteenth century until 1 October 1960 when Nigeria achieved independence. Following military conquest, the British imposed an economic system designed to profit from African labor. The essential basis of this system was a money economy which could be demanded through taxation, paid to cooperative natives, and levied as a fine. The coalescence of different ethnic and religious groups into one federation created internal tension which persists in Nigeria to the present day. Colonial Nigeria

5. By a British Act of Parliament, Nigeria became independent on 1 October 1960, though they retained the monarch only as a titular head of state. The country itself is independent from the direct rule of the British by this point. The First Republic was established on October 1, 1963, with Azikiwe as its first president and Abubakar Tafawa Balewa as its first prime minister. Road to Independence

6. CHARACTERS OF THE STORY

7. 1. Okonkwo The protagonist, a respected leader and warrior in Umuofia. His fear of weakness drives much of the plot. 2. Ikemefuna - A boy taken in by Okonkwo’s family as a peace settlement. His tragic fate significantly impacts Okonkwo and Nwoye. CHARACTERS

8. 3. Nwoye - Okonkwo’s eldest son, who struggles with his father’s expectations and eventually converts to Christianity. 4. Unoka - Okonkwo’s father, whose laziness and failure contrast with Okonkwo’s success and serve as a motivation for Okonkwo's actions. CHARACTERS

9. 5. Ekwefi - Okonkwo’s wife and Nwoye’s mother, who shares a close bond with her daughter, Ezinma. 6. Ezinma - Okonkwo and Ekwefi’s daughter, favored by her father and a source of emotional connection for him. CHARACTERS

10. 7. Obierika - Okonkwo’s close friend who provides a different perspective on the changes occurring in their society. 8. Mr. Brown - The first missionary in Umuofia, who seeks to understand the Igbo culture and promotes dialogue. CHARACTERS

11. 9. Reverend James Smith - Mr. Brown’s successor, who takes a more aggressive approach to conversion, exacerbating tensions in the community. 10. The District Commissioner - Represents colonial authority and embodies the oppressive force of British rule in Igbo society. CHARACTERS

12. Okonkwo was introduced to be a respected leader in the Umuofia clan, renowned for his achievements. We learn about Okonkwo’s personal struggles, especially his fear of being seen as weak like his father. EXPOSITION

13. The clan takes in Ikemefuna, a boy from a rival village. Despite a bond forming between them, Okonkwo helps kill Ikemefuna, leading to his emotional decline. Okonkwo accidentally kills a clansman during a funeral, resulting in his exile. RISING ACTION

14. Christian missionaries arrive during Okonkwo’s exile, converting many, including Okonkwo’s son, Nwoye. Upon returning, Okonkwo struggles to regain his position and influence in a now divided society. CLIMAX

15. Okonkwo attempts to rally the clan to resist the colonial government, but they are hesitant. He kills a colonial messenger in frustration, but the clan does not support his rebellion. FALLING ACTION

16. Realizing his culture’s defeat, Okonkwo hangs himself. His death reflects the ultimate collapse of traditional Igbo society under colonial rule. RESOLUTION

17. Analysis of Things Fall Apart through the lens of colonialism’s impact on culture, identity, and power dynamics. POSTCONIAL CRITICISM

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