Motifs in Things Fall Apart
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Choose one of the broad topics below.
Find at least one quotation per reading assignment for a total of seven quotations that shows the motif
you chose.
o Identify the page number of the quote
o write a lead-in, quote, and commentary
o then explain how this quote applies to or shows the chosen motif
Motifs:
a. Okonkwo’s flaws or strengths
b. pride
c. religion
d. traditions/customs
e. family relationships
f. change/transformation
g. choices and consequences
h. alienation/loneliness
i. the role of women in this society
j. fear/superstition
Motifs in Things Fall Apart
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
Choose one of the broad topics below.
Find at least one quotation per reading assignment for a total of seven quotations that shows the motif
you chose.
o Identify the page number of the quote
o write a lead-in, quote, and commentary
o then explain how this quote applies to or shows the chosen motif
Motifs:
a. Okonkwo’s flaws or strengths
b. pride
c. religion
d. traditions/customs
e. family relationships
f. change/transformation
g. choices and consequences
h. alienation/loneliness
i. the role of women in this society
j. fear/superstition