Question 36
POST_UTME_UNILAG
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2023
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LITERATURE
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objective
In Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, how does the character of Okonkwo's tragic flaw contribute to the novel's exploration of the theme of cultural identity?
Answer Options
Correct Answer
A.
Okonkwo's tragic flaw serves as a catalyst for the novel's exploration of cultural identity, highlighting the tensions between traditional Igbo culture and the encroaching influence of Western colonialism.
B.
Okonkwo's tragic flaw is a result of the novel's exploration of cultural identity, demonstrating the devastating consequences of cultural dislocation and the loss of traditional values.
C.
Okonkwo's tragic flaw is a red herring, distracting from the novel's exploration of cultural identity and serving only to underscore the character's flaws and weaknesses.
D.
Okonkwo's tragic flaw is irrelevant to the novel's exploration of cultural identity, and serves only to illustrate the character's personal struggles and flaws.
Correct Answer
A
Correct Option:
Okonkwo's tragic flaw serves as a catalyst for the novel's exploration of cultural identity, highlighting the tensions between traditional Igbo culture and the encroaching influence of Western colonialism.
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