The novel, Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe, describes a traditional village in Africa called Ibo. Achebe is trying to tell the outside world about the little village and to remind the people of its own traditional values. In those days, many Africans were just willing to accept that there culture as nothing and full of rubble, as the European influence grew. In this novel Achebe will enlighten the reader with fascinating descriptions and idea of the people's way of life.
The Ibo tribe has a strong tradition, which determines the things that are done and held together. Okonkwo, who is the protagonist in the novel, appeared to be the Ibo heroic character. In traditions of the Ibo, age is respected but achievements are revered. Okonkwo was clearly cut out for great things, for example, won his fame by throwing of the Cat in a intertribal event, wrestling. …
