CliffsNotes on Achebe's Things Fall Apart

by Chua, John; Pavlos, Suzanne

• ISBN13: 9780764586477
• ISBN10: 0764586475
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-01-29
• Publisher: Cliffs Notes

Summary

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.In CliffsNotes on Things Fall Apart, you explore the ground-breaking work of author Chinua Achebe, considered by many to be the most influential African writer of his generation. The novel, amazing in its authenticity, leaves behind the stereotypical portrayals of African life and presents the Igbo culture of Nigeria in all its remarkable complexity.Chapter summaries and commentaries take you through Achebe's world, and critical essays give you insight into the novel's themes and use of language. Other features that help you study include Character analyses of the main characters A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters A section on the life and background of Chinua Achebe A review section that tests your knowledge A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites Classic literature or modern modern-day treasure - you'll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Author Biography

About the Author John Chua has written for a wide variety of media, including television. He has written three CliffsNotes and holds a BA from Knox College and an MBA from the University of Illinois, Suzanne Pavlos taught high school English and reading She is currently a freelance writer and editor and working as a psychotherapist.

Table of Contents

Life and Background of the Author	1	(5)
Personal Background	2	(4)
Introduction to the Novel	6	(13)
Introduction	7	(3)
A Brief History of Nigeria	10	(1)
A Brief Synopsis	11	(4)
List of Characters	15	(3)
Character Map	18	(1)
Critical Commentaries	19	(1)
Part One	20	(38)
Chapter 1	20	(5)
Summary	20	(1)
Commentary	21	(2)
Glossary	23	(2)
Chapter 2	25	(4)
Summary	25	(1)
Commentary	26	(1)
Glossary	27	(2)
Chapter 3	29	(4)
Summary	29	(1)
Commentary	30	(1)
Glossary	31	(2)
Chapter 4	33	(3)
Summary	33	(1)
Commentary	34	(1)
Glossary	35	(1)
Chapter 5	36	(3)
Summary	36	(1)
Commentary	37	(1)
Glossary	38	(1)
Chapter 6	39	(2)
Summary	39	(1)
Commentary	39	(1)
Glossary	40	(1)
Chapter 7	41	(3)
Summary	41	(1)
Commentary	42	(1)
Glossary	43	(1)
Chapter 8	44	(3)
Summary	44	(1)
Commentary	45	(1)
Glossary	46	(1)
Chapter 9	47	(2)
Summary	47	(1)
Commentary	47	(1)
Glossary	48	(1)
Chapter 10	49	(3)
Summary	49	(1)
Commentary	50	(1)
Glossary	50	(2)
Chapter 11	52	(2)
Summary	52	(1)
Commentary	53	(1)
Glossary	53	(1)
Chapter 12	54	(2)
Summary	54	(1)
Commentary	55	(1)
Glossary	55	(1)
Chapter 13	56	(2)
Summary	56	(1)
Commentary	57	(1)
Glossary	57	(1)
Part Two	58	(14)
Chapter 14	58	(2)
Summary	58	(1)
Commentary	59	(1)
Glossary	59	(1)
Chapter 15	60	(3)
Summary	60	(1)
Commentary	61	(1)
Glossary	62	(1)
Chapter 16	63	(2)
Summary	63	(1)
Commentary	64	(1)
Glossary	64	(1)
Chapter 17	65	(3)
Summary	65	(1)
Commentary	66	(1)
Glossary	67	(1)
Chapter 18	68	(2)
Summary	68	(1)
Commentary	69	(1)
Glossary	69	(1)
Chapter 19	70	(2)
Summary	70	(1)
Commentary	70	(1)
Glossary	71	(1)
Part Three	72	(17)
Chapter 20	72	(3)
Summary	72	(1)
Commentary	73	(1)
Glossary	74	(1)
Chapter 21	75	(3)
Summary	75	(1)
Commentary	76	(1)
Glossary	76	(2)
Chapter 22	78	(4)
Summary	78	(1)
Commentary	79	(1)
Glossary	80	(2)
Chapter 23	82	(3)
Summary	82	(1)
Commentary	83	(1)
Glossary	84	(1)
Chapter 24	85	(2)
Summary	85	(1)
Commentary	86	(1)
Glossary	86	(1)
Chapter 25	87	(2)
Summary	87	(1)
Commentary	87	(1)
Glossary	88	(1)
Character Analyses	89	(5)
Okonkwo	90	(1)
Unoka	91	(1)
Obierika	91	(1)
Mr. Brown	92	(1)
Reverend James Smith	92	(2)
Critical Essays	94	(9)
Major Themes in the Novel	95	(2)
Use of Language	97	(6)
CliffsNotes Review	103	(3)
Q&A	103	(1)
Identify the Quote	103	(1)
Essay Questions	104	(2)
CliffsNotes Resource Center	106	(5)
Books	106	(1)
Internet	107	(1)
Periodicals	108	(1)
Films and Other Recordings	109	(1)
Send Us Your Favorite Tips	109	(2)
Index	111