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Things Fall Apart
Roja khan
Things Fall Apart

The significance of proverbs and storytelling in Things Fall Apart


and their contribution to the overall themes and narrative
 Proverb-short,well-known,truth,advice
 Storytelling-an activity, sharing stories
Glossary  Theme-main idea,underlying meaning
 Narrative-story, description, tale
WHY?

The  Imagination, comprehension, inclusion

significance of  Defining characters

proverb &  enriching the process of conversation


 Express the wisdom of Igbo community
storytelling  Revitalization of tradition
 Indicates art of conversation
HOW?

Contribution
Proverbs
of Proverbs  Influence decisions in characters (theme)
and  Allegorical use of proverbs(narrative)
Storytelling to  Enhances themes in story(theme)
the overall Storytelling(narrative)
Themes &  Enriches the process of conversation

Narrative  Infuses the novel with Igbo perspective


 Transmission of oral culture
 If one finger brought oil, it soiled the others(chapter 13)-
(Storyline,narrative)
Example  Proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten"
(Chapter 1)-narrative, theme of culture
Any
questions??
Gratitude
From
RODSHI

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