Below is a list of analysis questions for the novel Things Fall Apart.
The questions will always be followed by the bullet point prompts:
In your answer you should consider:
- Achebe’s language choices
- narrative viewpoint
1 Explore the ways in which Achebe present the character of Okonkwo.
In your answer you should consider:
- Achebe’s language choices
- narrative viewpoint
2 Explore the ways in which Achebe present the character of Ekwefi.
3 Explore the ways in which Achebe present the character of Ezinma.
4 How does Achebe present the relationship between Okonkwo and Ekwefi?
5 How does Achebe present the relationship between Okonkwo and Ezinma?
6 How does Achebe present the relationship between Okonkwo and Nwoye
7 How does Achebe present the relationship between Okonkwo and Ikemfuna
8 How does Achebe explore the theme of manliness through the novel?
9 How does Achebe explore the theme of community through the novel?
10 How does Achebe explore the conflict between village life and the European colonists in the novel?
11 How does Achebe explore different reactions to change in the novel?
Remember that in every answer you should consider:
- Achebe’s language choices
- narrative viewpoint
