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“Things fall apart”

“Things fall apart”. Ruth’s Presentation. Summary. Albert Chinualumogu Achebe Born on: Nov 16, 1930-March 21, 2013 Families: Okoli is the wife, 2 sons & 2 daughters and six grandchildren The main character is named, Okonkwo He has 3 wives and 6 sons and 2 daughters

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“Things fall apart”

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  1. “Things fall apart” Ruth’s Presentation

  2. Summary • Albert Chinualumogu Achebe • Born on: Nov 16, 1930-March 21, 2013 • Families: Okoli is the wife, 2 sons & 2 daughters and six grandchildren • The main character is named, Okonkwo • He has 3 wives and 6 sons and 2 daughters • Ikemefuna died caused by Okonkwo

  3. Chapter 1 • Famous Man • The Cat lost the match than Okonkwo • It all went spreading through out villages • Unoka, a great musician BUT…… • He died for about 20 years ago • Okonkwo was ashamed • Ikemefuna came appear

  4. CHAPTER 2 • Ikemefuna ends up from Okonkwo • Okonkwo felts • He rules his family • childhoods called Unoka a title, “Agbala”. • One night gong was sounded for death • Giving Ikemefuna to the first wife

  5. Chapter 3 • Blaming Unoka for having bad-harvests • Unoka’s death caused…… • Okonkwo goes to and with Nwakibie • Had some conversation and asks for favor • To create some wealth and some reputations • Okonkwo’s are working very hard

  6. Chapter 4 • The Clan respects Okonkwo for his…. • Ikemefuna went to Okonkwo’s place • New crops are planted • Okonkwo puts Ikemefuna has his own son. • Ezeani goes with Okonkwo • The plan for Ikemefuna

  7. Chapter 5 • The villagers are excited for the coming Feast. • Ekwefi felts in love during the opening match. • a kind-hearted daughter named, Ezinma. • the calling her instead of“Mommy”. • Okonkwo almost kills Ekwefi after all she talks back. • Okonkwos is very happy that he have Ezinma.

  8. Chapter 6 • Wrestling Match • Maduka defeats his opponents • Boys and men’s matches • Ending, Ikezue and Okafo • Okafo won the fight • Song for Okafo • Ekwefi had a conversation with Chielo

  9. Chapter 7 • Nwoye and Ikemefuna become close • A swarms of locusts darkens the sky • Been 3 years for Ikemefuna • The village had some conversation • To kill Ikemefuna • Okonkwo lied to him • 2 times of Nwoye to felt this way

  10. Chapter 8 • Grief days for Okonkwo • He wants to survive from his thinking(s) • Putting himself as a “woman” • Okonkwo is happy for Ezinma • A good friend of his, named, Obierika • Obierika’s huts came with a permission • A strange story from Ofoedu

  11. Chapter 9 • Finally, Okonkwo can sleep • An orange tree • Okonkwo’s hut • digging by Okonkwo&Okagbue • Ezinma’s favorite spot

  12. Chapters 10&11 • An interesting ceremony • Only for the men • (BUT) strange movements • 2 groups: • Mgbafo and her brothers • Mgbafo’s husband, Uzowulu & his family • Ezinma survived from her fever

  13. Chapters 12&13 • An engagement for Obrierika’s daughter • Obrierika gives two roosters • Chielo took Ezinma • The sign of Ezedu’s death • One of the head of the Umuofia • Also his son passed away from a gunshot • Okonkwo must spend for 7 years

  14. Chapters 14&15 • Him & his family then live w/ Uchendu • His son, Uchendu’s, has gone marrying • Building a farm • 2nd years, Obrierika visits Okonkwo • Brings some cowries(money) • The cause of the White Man • A weird joke

  15. Chapters 16&17 • 2 years later, he again visits Okonkwo • Nwoye is one of the Christian converts • Okonkwo is no longer his father • Six missionaries went to Mbanta • Spreading some true messages • Living at the Evil Forest • Trying to a church, fading away the “spirit”

  16. Chapters 18&19 • Putting Mr.Kiaga as a fool • Confusion from the ladies • An interpret of Okoli’s death • None against with the missionary • Regret from his banishments • Sending some moneys to Obrierika • An impression feast for Okonkwo

  17. Chapters 20, 21 &22 • Ezinma ….“Crystal of Beauty” • Aneta was hanging by the white men • Finally Okonkwo is no more feeling stress • A respectful gentlemen; Mr. Brown • Replaced by Mr. Smith • wanting the white men to go home • Sadly, they burned down the church

  18. Chapter 23, 24, &25 • Speak for the District Commissioner • Must do 20 hundred bags, etc… • The Kotma overhear and beat Okonkwo • The villagers went silent • Try to seek Okonkwo, but….. • This is why…….Things Fall Apart

  19. Bibliography….. • shmoop • http://www.shmoop.com/things-fall-apart/chapter-25-summary.html • wikipedia • http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinua_Achebe

  20. THE END  “Thank you AOLEP for keeping your attention up here…” GOD BLESS ;)

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