What are cultural components of traditional igbo world view

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Based on your reading of Achebe's Things Fall Apart,

1) What are (or were) some of the major cultural components of a traditional Igbo world view?

2) In what ways is the main character, Okonkwo, representative of an Igbo male ideal? How does he compare with Sundiata in this regard?

3) In what ways does Okonkwo seem to be an unfortunate exaggeration of stereotypical male values, or over-correction for his father's failings?

4) What things fall apart in the novel? What forces or changes cause them to do so?

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