Post-colonialism deals with the cultural identity of colonized societies and how writers articulate this identity. Things Fall Apart is a good novel that reminds us of what Nigeria used to be. It shows how a society can cope with change, how change affects individuals in that society, and how delicate change can be; so much so that people themselves are surprised by the change. Things Fall Apart is an English novel by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe published in 1957. Throughout the book, the role of customs and traditions is very important and decides the fate of men. , women and children. Some of the customs practiced in this culture would certainly be frowned upon in the West but are nevertheless perfectly acceptable. He talks about Ibo society. The protagonist of the novel is Okonkwo. He is a respected and influential leader within the Igbo community of Umuofia, Eastern Nigeria. He first gained personal fame and distinction, and brought honor to his village, when he beat Amalinze the cat in a wrestling contest. The first part of the book deals with the evidence of tribal life in Africa and Okonkwo's rise to power and authority. The author highlights his strengths as well as his obsession with success. Okonkwo shows no love in his relationships with his three wives and children. This part reveals that Okonkwo's actions are often irrational and reckless, which will be the cause of his eventual downfall. We learn about the traditions, superstitions and religious beliefs of the villagers. The second part begins with Okonkwo being exiled to his mother's land for seven years. This part also marks the entry of the white man into the life of the African people. Although internally disappointed, Okonkwo begins a new ...... middle of paper ...... Aside. London: Heinemann Press, 1958. The Women's Review of Books. 18 (July 2001): p30. From the Literary Resource Center “When Things Fall Apart” StudyMode.com. 05 2002. 2002. 05 2002Chua, John and Suzanne Pavlos. Cliffs Notes on Things Falling Apart. January 18, 2014 Benjamin, Walter. “Critique of violence”. Reflections: essays, aphorisms, autobiographical writings. Trans. Edmond Jephcott. Ed. Pierre Demetz. New York: Schocken, 1978. 277-300. Print.George, Olakunle. Relocation agency: modernity and African letters. Albany: SU of New York p, 2003. Print.Mbembe, Achille. On the post colony. Berkeley: U of California P, 2001. Print.Ogede, Ode. Achebe's Things Fall Apart: A Reader's Guide. New York: Continuum, 2007.Print.Chinua Achebe - Chinua Achebe - Things Fall Apart: A Novel - New York - Broadway Books - 1994