Things Fall Apart Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart describes the flaws and struggles of one proud man’s tragic life. The main character Okonkwo is a strong and proud warrior with great reputation in the village of Umofia. However, he is a man that struggles with the fear of failure and uncontrollable anger. Okonkwo’s motivations, ways of acting and behavior in crisis prevent him from achieving what he wants, leading to his self-destruction. Okonkwo is motivated for his desire of wealth and recognition. The wealth of a man in Umofia is measure by yams, size of the farm and number of wives. Okonkwo did not inherit any land or yams to start building up a farm. Okonkwo needs so bad yams to sow and start building his own farm that he humbles himself and asks for help to a wealthy man in the village. Okonkwo’....

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