In addition to Paper Two Mock Exam preparation, I will complete another brief outline for a potential essay question. The question which will be answered for today will be 'how Achebe constructs meaning in his writing through the significance of his personal historical background'.
Thesis Statement: In the novel Things Fall Apart, the presence of Achebe's personal historical background beholds a significant role in his writing to portray Umuofia as a sophisticated culture in addition to his experience with Igbo cultural practices and prohibition. Hence, Achebe accomplishes catharsis through portraying an appreciation for both Christian and Igbo cultures due to his Christian upbringing, reflecting the traditions of his ancestors in response to his renunciation of African traditions, and utilizing his writing as a reflective medium to cope with his conflicts.
Topic Sentence 1: Throughout the novel Achebe is striving to present the prime values of Christianity as compatible to Igbo culture. Due to his Christian upbringing he feels obligated to balance his perception on the impact of Christian religion in Umuofia and demonstrate a realistic representation of Nigerian colonization without showcasing Umuofia's society as primitive.
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