Investigativing the Conflicts in Chinua Achebe's Novel (Things Fall Apart)

Abstract

This research aims at analyzing the various types of conflicts in Chinua Achebe’s novel (Things Fall Apart). The conflict is an important element in this novel as it is meaningfully associated with other elements. The researcher used the analytical approach. The data for analysis consists of quotes purposefully chosen from the novel to satisfy the theme of the research. Therefore quotes cover a wide area in the novel. Meanwhile the analysis considered the two main types in literatures, internal and external conflicts. By the death of the protagonist, disintegration of Africa culture becomes complete. It is the conflict that stands beyond the significance of the novel. The conclusion shows that conflict arrived at a high point when the colonial power dominated by means of power and this forced the protagonist to hang himself. The research recommends a number of recommendations among which is the involvement of students in the novel through seminars discussions and debates.