Maxnotes Things Fall Apart

by O'Brien, Sara Talis

• ISBN13: 9780878912339
• ISBN10: 0878912339
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: Research & Education Assn

Summary

MAXnotes. . .- offer a fresh look at masterpieces of literature- present material in an interesting, lively fashion- are written by literary experts who currently teach the subjects- are designed to stimulate independent thinking by raising various issues and thought-provoking ideas and questions- enhance understanding and enjoyment of the work- cover what one must know about each work- include an overall summary, character lists, explanation and discussion of the plot, the work's historical context, biography of the author- each chapter is individually summarized and analyzed and includes study questions and answers- feature illustrations conveying the period and mood of the workEach MAXnotes measures 5 1/4" x 8 1/4" (13.3 cm x 21 cm).

Table of Contents

Section One: Introduction	1	(12)
The Life and Work of Chinua Achebe	1	(2)
Historical Background	3	(2)
Master List of Major Characters	5	(1)
Minor Characters	6	(1)
Glossary	7	(2)
Summary of the Novel	9	(3)
Estimated Reading Time	12	(1)
Section Two: Part One	13	(62)
Chapter One	13	(5)
Chapter Two	18	(4)
Chapter Three	22	(4)
Chapter Four	26	(5)
Chapter Five	31	(5)
Chapter Six	36	(4)
Chapter Seven	40	(4)
Chapter Eight	44	(6)
Chapter Nine	50	(5)
Chapter Ten	55	(5)
Chapter Eleven	60	(5)
Chapter Twelve	65	(3)
Chapter Thirteen	68	(7)
Section Three: Part Two	75	(27)
Chapter Fourteen	75	(5)
Chapter Fifteen	80	(3)
Chapter Sixteen	83	(5)
Chapter Seventeen	88	(3)
Chapter Eighteen	91	(5)
Chapter Nineteen	96	(6)
Section Four: Part Three	102	(31)
Chapter Twenty	102	(4)
Chapter Twenty-One	106	(5)
Chapter Twenty-Two	111	(6)
Chapter Twenty-Three	117	(5)
Chapter Twenty-Four	122	(5)
Chapter Twenty-Five	127	(6)
Section Five: Sample Analytical Paper Topics	133	(6)
Section Six: Bibliography	139