Thematic analysis of Things Fall Apart

Achbe in the novel "Things fall apart" conveys a flavor of traditional African culture in the 1800`s. But despite this, it seems to be the tragedy of okonkwo that embodies the theme of the novel. Many of Achebe`s themes are not limited to the events in his novel, but relate to any situation in which traditional values are questioned and people from different cultures meet. My focus in this presentation will be on the …

…Europeans into umofia deprived the Igbo people of their freedom and religion. To conclude I find both the themes to be an interesting aspect of the novel things fall apart. The theme of justice mostly relies on the gods of the Igbo people and their spirits. The theme of religion in the novel doesn't only visualise the Igbo religion and Christianity, but also conveys the message that "The mixture of religions is hardly ever bloodless."