Umuofia was a single village of the 9 Igbo villages.
The people in Things Fall Apart are villagers of the Igbo tribe.
"Things Fall Apart" is set in the late 19th century, around the 1890s, in Nigeria.
The Mbaino are a fictional clan featured in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart." They are one of the nine villages in Umuofia, the Igbo community depicted in the book. Mbaino is known for its role in the conflict with Umuofia that leads to Okonkwo's exile.
The vocabulary is the set of words used in the book Things Fall Apart. Most of the words are English, but many are from the Igbo language.
The nine villages in Things Fall Apart are Umuofia, Mbaino, Umunneora, Umuachi, Umuru, Ezido, Obodo, Abame, and Aninta. These villages are part of the Igbo society depicted in the novel by Chinua Achebe.
"the white skin"
The leader of the Mbanta in "Things Fall Apart" is Uchendu, who is Okonkwo's uncle and a wise and respected elder in the community. He provides guidance and wisdom to Okonkwo and his family during their time of exile in Mbanta.
it symbolizes okonkwo's downfall in the igbo society
The Egwugwu are ancestral spirits in Things Fall Apart. They are represented by one representative of each of the nine villages.
The earth goddess in "Things Fall Apart" is referred to as Ani. Ani is seen as the ultimate source of authority and blessing in Igbo society, representing fertility, growth, and the protection of the community. She is greatly respected and plays a significant role in the spiritual and cultural practices of the Igbo people.
The first part is required to introduce you to the setting and atmosphere of Things Fall Apart. It is a more descriptive expository, and focuses more on the people of the Igbo as opposed to the plot.