Achbe in the novel "Things fall apart" conveys a flavor of traditional African culture in the 1800`s. But despite this, it seems to be the tragedy of okonkwo that embodies the theme of the novel. Many of Achebe`s themes are not limited to the events in his novel, but relate to any situation in which traditional values are questioned and people from different cultures meet. My focus in this presentation will be on the theme of religion and theme of justice. Like any good religion the Igbo religion comes with many superstitions. Personal chi is one of the superstitions in the Igbo tribe. Chi can be said to be a personal fragment of the Supreme Being unique for each individual. It determines much of a person's success and character. "When a man says yes his chi says yes also." Pg 19 but at the same time a man does not challenge his chi. "The evil you have done....

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