Paper 2 Outline Practice

1. In Things Fall Apart, to what extent has an awareness of context enriched or enhanced your understanding?

- Nigerian independence in 1958

- The vision of Africa prior 

Hence, it can be said that Achebe challenges the portrayal of Africa from European literature by creating a novel that establishes traditional Igbo culture with specificity and sympathy and examines the effects of European colonialism from an African perspective.

Topic Sentence 1

The cultural context in which the plot is set is prominent through the series of events that occur along with the consistent use of characterization throughout the novel.

Topic Sentence 2

Throughout the novel, an awareness of the Igbo tradition versus hegemony serves as a foundation for many of the arising conflicts.

Topic Sentence 3

The conflict between generations is portrayed through the development of complex characters and their involvement in presenting the power of colonial influence.

2. How do the conflicts between characters in TFA reflect the kinds of conflicts from the time and place in which the text was written?

Both the conflicts between power and colonial influence are implemented into the text through Achebe’s complex characters to serve as a lens into the cultural conflicts that the characters face as the plot develops. Hence, it can be said that the development of characters serve as an insightful viewpoint into the struggles of the European colonial movement and an ever-changing Igbo society. 

Topic Sentence 1 

The idea presented of "tradition VS change" presents itself as one of the most prominent and significant conflicts throughout the novel.

Topic Sentence 2

Although major conflicts arise around the idea of change, the complexity of the characters causes major conflicts between generations.

Topic Sentence 3

- Village VS the missionaries 

- The power of the colonizers 

- They are seen as oppressors 

- When Okonkwo returns and Nyoye is being educated in the church