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Things Fall Apart Socratic Seminar Questions for Discussion

Directions: Please sign up for one of the three Socratic Seminars. Be prepared to support
your statements/opinions with textual evidence when possible.

Monday, 10/30: Tone, Context, and Setting:


1. What is the dominant tone of the text? Explain.
2. What is the setting of Things Fall Apart? Why is this setting significant?
3. What are some of the customs/traditions of the Igbo people? What is your opinion of
these customs?
4. Discuss the colonization of Nigeria, specifically the Igbo village. Do you think the Igbo
people should have converted to Christianity? Why or why not? Discuss the British
treatment of the Igbo people? Was it just or unjust?
5. Discuss the symbolism of the Lotus.

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Tuesday, 10/31: Tragic Hero:


6. Discuss Okonkwo's character.
a. Do you like him? Is he someone you admire? Why or why not?
b. What is his internal conflict? How is this conflict resolved? Do you admire,
respect, and/or understand him? Why or why not?
7. Things Fall Apart is considered a tragedy. Explain.
a. Consider all of the qualities of a tragic hero and explain how Okonkwo is a tragic
hero?
8. Is there a character in the book that you would consider to be a foil to Okonkwo?

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Wednesday, 11/1: Significant Quotes & Passages/Miscellaneous:


9. What is the significance of the following line: "One could almost write a whole chapter
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13. Consider the central ideas that are explored in Things Fall Apart? What themes do they
help develop? Explain.

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