By:Chinua Achebe Chapters: 19, 20, 21 Things Fall Apart By:Chinua Achebe Chapters: 19, 20, 21

Team Member Job 19 Chapter Summary, Caption 1, Question 1. 21 Chapter Summary, Caption 2, Question 2. 20 Chapter Summary, Caption 3, Question 3. Conflict Analysis, Caption 4, Question 4. SIFT Analysis, Caption 5. Question 5. Character Development Caption 6, Question 6.

Chapter 19 Summary Okonkwo talks about his return to Umuofia after the death of his son Ikemefuna and the preparation to leave his mother's village, including the great feast and the rain. He also had to wait for the dry season to come before he left .There was a double rainbow during the storm named “Python of the Sky”. He then thanked his mother’s kingsmen before his return to Umuofia.

Chapter 20 Summary Okonkwo plans to rebuild his compound larger since his first year of exile, as well as more wives and greater names for his sons. White men have taken over and controlled the government, many of the clansmen are now sided with the white men. The white men came in peace and the people of Okonkwo's clan followed them, Okonkwo is confused by this and wants the white men thrown out in which will be very difficult with the clan at their side.

Chapter 21 Summary The white man showed in Umuofia and started to push his religion on them(Mr.Brown). The men debate about what is the best course of action for the clan. Eventually Mr.Brown became friends with some of the leaders and the clan members begin to understand his message.

Conflict Analysis Chapter 19 In chapter 19, conflict is not very present, but a rather large one is wrapping up. Okonkwo is at the end of his exile in Mbanta. The final harvest has came and he is preparing a very large feast to thank his mother's people, who have been with him all throughout his exile. Although things are looking up for Okonkwo in Mbanta, as his exile is over and he excited to return to Umuofia, things might not be as great as they seem. Seven years is a very long time to be away from one's clan, and Okonkwo does not know what to expect. He has had to send money to his friend, Obierika “...to build him [Okonkwo] two huts in his old compound where his family would live until he built more huts and the outside wall of his compound. He could not ask another man to build his own obi for him, nor the walls of his compound. Those things a man built for himself…” (Chapter 19, page 163). So while in Mbanta things are going well with Okonkwo's going-away feast, when he goes home to Umuofia he does not know what to expect. Would Obierika follow through with the huts? What about a farm? How will he feed his family, where will they sleep? How has Umuofia changed in the past seven years? I

Conflict Analysis: Chapter 20 In chapter 20, Okonkwo returns home, and as he predicted, he had lost his place in Umuofia. It seems his family might of lost their way as well. Okonkwo's son Nwoye, has taken off with the Christian Missionaries who have made a dent in Umuofia's daily life and culture since Okonkwo left. Okonkwo says, “You have all seen the great abomination of your brother. Now he is no longer my son or your brother. I will only have a son who is a man, who will hold his head up among my people. If any one of you prefers to be a woman, let him follow Nwoye now while I am alive so that I can curse him” (Chapter 20, page 172). Throughout the book we have noted that Okonkwo dislikes his father, who was ‘lazy’ and a debtor. Okonkwo vowed to be the exact opposite of his father; a ‘man’. Working in the field all day, beating his wives, basically everything his father was not. Now that Nwoye is a Christian MIssionary, he is not planting yam crops and is certainly not beating anyone. Nwoye has basically became Okonkwo's father, and since he despised his father so much, now Nwoye is the center for Okonkwo's despisement.

Conflict Analysis: Chapter 21 In chapter 21, Akunna (a traditional Ibo man) sits down to discuss religion with Mr.Brown, the head missionary controlling all of this new religion that is flowing into the village. This is already a HUGE setup for major conflict. We have a very traditional Ibo man, he has lived the same way his whole life and is really not subject to much change. Then Mr.Brown, who is very wise and patient while passing on his word. Whatever one says, the other says the opposite, “In my religion Chukwu is a loving Father and need not be feared...,” says Mr. Brown, then Akunna, an Ibo man set in his ways, quotes, “But we must fear Him…” (Chapter 21, page 181). This conversation is grounds for conflict considering the topic. There will obviously be a lot of disagreement during a sit down like this.

SIFT Analysis Symbols: The Spirits Masks : represents who they used to be in their life. Wood Statue:Represents Chukwu Images: I could hear the river they were washing the “tubers in”, i could also “Smell” the food they were preparing Figures of Speech: Okonkwo uses the word “women” as a way to describe the weakness and laziness of his son Nwoye Tone/Theme: The section had a very calm, yet serious feel to it, almost like the calm before the storm.

Character Development Okonkwo had succeeded quite well in his motherland, but he still longed to return to Umuofia. Before he left Mbanta, he prepared a feast for many of the people of Mbanta and they were surprised because of how large the feast was. He had strived to prove himself and offer the best he could. “We all know him, and we expected a big feast. But it turned out to be even bigger than we expected.” (Achebe, 166) When Okonkwo had returned to Umuofia, he had seen that much had changed yet he had remained the same. This made him feel set apart from his people that had abandoned him to join the Christian movement that the missionaries had brought. Okonkwo stood against the white man but the village stood with him. “Our own men and our sons have joined the ranks of the stranger. They have joined the religion and they help to uphold his government.” (Achebe, 176) “He mourned for the clan, which he saw breaking up and falling apart, and he mourned for the warlike men of Umuofia who had so unaccountably become soft like women. (Achebe, 183) Now Okonkwo is practically alone trying to find his tribe that has long since moved on. :’(

Tableaux Captions Okonkwo’s leaving feast. (Chapter 19, page 196). Obierika’s favor. (Chapter 19, page 162+163). Okonkwo’s talk with his sons. (Chapter 20, page 172). The masked spirits against Okonkwo. (Chapter 20, page 171). Debate on Religion. (Chapter 21, page 179). 6. Okonkwo's disappointment. (Chapter 21, page 183).

Question 1: Why did Okonkwo name his first child born in exile “Nneka” Question 1: Why did Okonkwo name his first child born in exile “Nneka”? Does this demonstrate a development in his character? Explain your answer. (19) He called his first daughter born in exile Nneka, (Mother is Supreme). Yes this demonstrates development because it shows that okonkwo has potential to grow feelings/caring and wants good things for his daughter.

Question 2: At the feast an elder said, “An abominable religion has settled among you… I fear for you; I fear for the clan.” From the elder’s perspective, what makes the religion “abominable”? (19) The elder thinks that the religion that Mr.Brown is pushing on them (Christianity) because it is being pushed on them. The elder thinks that this will destroy the clan so that the Europeans have a way to take over.

Question 3: Compare the characters of Ezinma and Okonkwo Question 3: Compare the characters of Ezinma and Okonkwo. In what ways does the maiden resemble her father? (20) (Dylan H) Ezinma is very liked by her father Okonkwo, she is much like him and understands his mood. “Okonkwo thought within himself… who else among his children read his thoughts so well?” Pg. 173 Even as a great resemblance of Okonkwo, he still wishes that she was a boy that could lead so greatly like he did.

Question 4: Obierika says, “He has put a knife on the things that held us together and we have fallen apart.” What are the “things” that held the Ibo together? Are those “things” irreparably damaged? Explain your response. (20) (Natalie) Ibo culture itself is very unique and dignified. That being said, various things hold it together. Things little as the breaking of the kola nut, to larger things like their religion, containing the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves, and all the various Gods. When you leave any place for any set amount of time, things are bound to change. Okonkwo knew this, and was prepared when he came back from his exile. His place in Umuofia had been lost among other things, “...the new religion, which, he [Okonkwo] was told, had gained ground.” (Chapter 20, page 171). I think that the religion in Umuofia will never be the same. Sure, of course there will be people who stick to their roots, but something as big and new as a brand new religion, it is very hard to ignore and a lot harder to separate from. It’s like when computers came out. In 2016, if you were still doing everything by paper, would you make it in the workplace? There are some things that just come into our world and we cannot ignore or stop them. After a while, you cannot live in a world where you are very outdated, especially in Ibo culture, where everyone does everything the same.

Question 6: What metaphor did Okonkwo use to describe what the men of Umuofia have become? How does this serve to make him feel further alienated from his clan. (21)-Jadin “And he mourned for the warlike men of Umuofia, who had so unaccountably become soft like women.” (Achebe, 183) Okonkwo was stuck in the same mindset which he carried his whole life. After returning from his banishment, the world had changed and he had not. He continued living in his world that is no longer, living unlike his people and setting himself apart from them. Furthering the divide between him and his people.