Things Fall Apart Essay
You will organize and write an essay that conveys your understanding of one of the themes present in Things Fall Apart. You can create your own topic or choose from the list below to help you get started. Take into account our various class discussions and your Writing Seeds in order to go beyond the obvious and to the heart of authentic reflection. A strong essay has clear and fluid sentences, cohesive organization, and an insightful purpose. A completed essay will have all of the following elements: • A clear, thoughtful, and well-organized thesis (using subordinate clause) that ties to the novel and serves as a foundation for the entire essay

• Well-structured topic sentences (with subordinate clause) that relate to the thesis and provide a focus for each body paragraph

• Seamlessly integrated quotes from the novel to support your thesis and TSs (five total, at least two per body paragraph)

• Thoughtful analysis that sheds light on the topic sentences and goes beyond a surface understanding of your chosen theme.

• An introductory paragraph to set up your argument and chart your course

• A concluding paragraph to wrap-up your points and express the relevance of your topic outside of an academic setting (how is this significant in the real world? why should someone outside of class care?)

• Formatted through MLA guidelines and submitted on time to turnitin.com

1. How does the father-son relationship throughout three generations shape the personalities of Okonkwo, and Nwoye? Comment on their characteristics and the role their father plays in making them who they are.

2. "The story of Okonkwo is in a way the story of our culture; he pays a price because he places too much emphasis on strength and manliness." Discuss this quote as it applies to both the novel and our own modern