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Significant Moments in Things Fall Apart

I think the three most important moments is when Okokonwko hangs himself, when Nwoye turns to Christianity and the slaughtering of Abame in order for revenge for the white man that was killed on their territory. 
         Okonkwo's death is an important part of the novel as Okonkwo was always showcased as a strong, a well rounded leader - atleast he wanted to be seen that way - of the tribe. His failure for him to adapt to the changes of the English and allow for it all to break him down so severely shows his weaker side that he has put off for so long. This shows the inner conflict he has, as he didn't want to die a dishonorable death like his father. This also goes to show the other side of Okonkwo's character.
         Nwoye's conversion into Christianity and the changing of his name is also an important event as it shows the influence that the British are having on the people of the Umuofia. This can show a theme of power over the people and how they were able to change peoples ideologies with the influence of their ideologies. This shows the colonization over the Umuofia.
         The slaughtering of the people of Abame is also an important event within the novel as it shows the conflict the British had with the tribe. This is one of the firsts events that happen on arrival of the English and go to show the context during that time, that the English were able to so easily wipe out tribes. 

       All 3 events go to show some kind of power conflict between the English and the Umuofia. 

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