The Differences Between Fate and Freewill Themes in the Novel (Things Fall Apart)

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the differences between fate and freewill themes in Chinua Achebe‘s (Things Fall Apart) through arguing the reasons of the heroes‘ tragic failure and the consequences of this unexpected downfall as it caused the downfall of the whole society. This study focus on how the will of the Nigerian society members and hero‘s will especially is contacted with the tragic fate which is caused by god. The research ends consider the hero‘s tragic failure as a victory, as his history was great he chooses not to end defeated by his enemy. Although things fall apart, but he revenged for his greatness.