Things Fall Apart (Edexcel IGCSE English Literature): Exam Questions

Explore tragic events in Things Fall Apart.

You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

“Okonkwo was ruled by one passion – to hate everything that his father Unoka had loved. One of those things was gentleness and another was idleness.”

Discuss the character of Unoka and his effect on others in the novel.

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How is Nwoye presented in the novel?

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Explore the theme of respect in Things Fall Apart.

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How is Obierika presented in the novel?

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In what ways are Igbo (Ibo in the novel) traditions important in Things Fall Apart?

You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.

How is Okonkwo presented in Things Fall Apart?

You must consider the context of the novel in your answer.