Things Fall Apart Study Guide

Story Summary: Things Fall Apart is one of the first, and finest, books to deal with European expansion into Africa from an African point of view. The author evenhandedly explores the introduction of Christianity, recognizing the difference between missionaries truly spreading the gospel and missionaries there to spread Western culture. The book tells of Okonkwo, a man who is nearing the pinnacle of leadership and power in his village, only to see everything he worked for come crashing down as he clashes with the new European government and religion.

Looking for more than activity sheets or a who-did-what series of questions? Want to dig into the essence of the novel? This study guide provides easy-to-use, reproducible lessons on literary terms, comprehension and analysis, critical thinking, related scriptural principles, vocabulary, and activities, plus a complete answer key. Examines issues from a Christian perspective. Excellent for private schools and home study. Also an excellent reference for public school teachers, but biblical references may have to be removed. Study guides do not contain the text of the story or book.