1. Things Fall Apart Chp. 20
Andrew Clark

2. Main Events
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Okonkwo plans to return to Umofia after his 1st year of exile with two
new wives (his daughters)
Okonkwo confident his other sons will stay away from Christains unlike
Nwoye
Ezinma and Obiageli decide to only marry in Umofia
Okonkwo returns to Umofia surprised by the changes made by white men
including more people in the church, laws, and a prison
Citizens of Umofia fear fighting back because they think it will turn out
like Abame
Story is told of man who is hanged by the government for a land
arguement

3. Conflicts
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Okonkwo vs. Umofia
Okonkwo vs. Whiteman
Umofia vs. Christians
Converted tribesmen vs. tribesman
Aneto vs. Whiteman

4. Cultural Norms
• Father has a say in when and where daughters get
married

5. Characters
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Obiageli-Okonkwo’s daughter, Ezinma’s stepsister
Aneto- Man who gets hanged by government for land dispute

6. Connection to Today
• Laws, prisons, and juries are used today to keep order
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in society
People are scared to fight against the government
because of punishments

7. Questions
Why are some citizens of Umofia willing to give up their
traditions for Christianity?
Why are Okonkwo’s daughters willing to get married in
Umofia for him?