1. Things Fall Apart
The relationship between Okonkwo and his son Nwoye played a significant role in Things Fall Apart because it indicated another downfall of Okonkwo. ... Okonkwo was harsh with his son because he worried that Nwoye would end up like Unoka, Okonkwo's father. ... Throughout the book, the two became increasingly distant and Okonkwo's disappointment in his son became apparent. ... Although the Christian missionaries seemed to have a positive affect on Nigerian society with their aspiration to lend a helping hand, their motivations became deadly, even fatal to the lives of some native pe...
- Word Count: 1635
- Approx Pages: 7