Things Fall Apart
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Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe
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Things Fall Apart. By Chinua Achebe. Study Questions (Chapters 9-10). How do the women’s stories differ from the men’s? What lessons do they teach? What do we learn about the Igbo attitude toward death? - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Things Fall ApartBy Chinua Achebe
Study Questions (Chapters 9-10)
How do the women’s stories differ from the men’s? What lessons do they teach?
What do we learn about the Igbo attitude toward death?
Why does Achebe narrate the case of Uzowulu rather than another case? What do you think about the decision?
Berlin Conference1884-1885 (Nov. – Feb.)
80% of Africa is under traditional or local rule. Only coastal areas are colonized
At the request of Portugal and to diminish confusion, German Chancellor Otto Bismark convenes 14 Western “powers” to discuss control of Africa’s interior.
Major European Players: Great Britain
Germany, France Portugal.
Berlin Conference1884-1885 (Nov. – Feb.)
The 14 players are:
Germany Britain
Portugal Italy
FranceBelgium
Denmark Netherlands
Spain Turkey
Austria-Hungary Russia
Sweden-Norway USA
Convention concludes and the “scramble” continues until 1914. Africa is divided into 50 countries.
Berlin Conference1884-1885Africa is divided into 50 countries.
West African Empires17th- 19th Centuries
“Nigeria”/Igbo Land
