How does the title of the novel Things Fall Apart, from William Butler Yeats’ poem, relate to the events within it?

Okonkwo doubts the power of his ‘chi’ (personal god) leaving him caught between fate and freewill. Discuss the roles that these forces play in the novel.

What are the representations made by the significant figures of the colonisers such as the missionaries and the District Commissioner?

In what ways is Okonkwo a tragic hero?

Okonkwo’s relationship to his daughter Ezinma is in contrast to how he regards his son Nwoye. What are the factors that influence these relationships?

Many of the representations of Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart can be seen through the character of Ikemefuna. Discuss

‘It was not the same Chielo who sat with her in the market… Chielo was not a woman that night.’
How are the dual natures of humanity and spirit being explored in this text?

The District Commissioner is going to title his work The Pacification of the Primitive Tribes of the Niger. How does this title relate to Achebe’s description of the tribes?

What is the role of women in the novel?

There is often contrast between the Igbo laws and traditions and personal opinions. How do these coexist in the novel Things Fall Apart?