The document discusses several themes in Things Fall Apart including: 1) Gender roles which were very structured in traditional Igbo society, with women seen as the weaker sex but also bearing children, while men provided materially and showed prowess in battle. 2) Religion centered around nature gods and ancestral spirits who were consulted for decisions and served as judges, contrasting with Christianity's single God. 3) Respect and reputation being extremely important for men, gained through bravery, wrestling, and large yam harvests, with Okonkwo overly concerned about his reputation. 4) Family being a key unit based on mutual respect, reverence for past fathers, and unity, with defined roles of fathers defending honor