The description shown for the paper: ''''narrative techniques'''' is simply a more literary way of describing''''.....the ways'''' a writer gets their story across; in other words all the sort of things you analysed in your firts essay.what details have they selected? how have they organised their story? make sure you consider the following five things: *setting- the various places in this novel are significant. okonkwo''s own compound with his obi and huts for his wives. the public space of the ilo. other locations in umofia. the evil forest. Okonkwo''snew compound in Mbanta. The encroachment of the missionaries. Okonkwo''sreturn to Umofia. *Characterisation- Achebe presents his reader with a rich variety of characters around Okonkwo. Some are presented quite flatly but others,notably his sparky daughter, Ezinma and his loyal but pragmatic friend Obierika are developed more roundly. He also leaves space for the reader to project their thoughts and feelings further into less developed characters such as the frequently bereaved ekwefi, and Okonkwo''s ''''weak'''' father and disapointing son. Achebe places his reader in the privileged position of perhaps seeings and knowing more than his flawed protagonist; a device common to many tragedies *Plot- in this essay you need to discuss the storyline in more detail. Don’t just describe this but analyse the stages in Okonkwos downfall. It is worth considering this in light of aristotles theory of tragedy in which the Gods punished Hubris (excessive pride) in humans. The tragic hero was generally undermined by some kind of fatal flaw (Harmatia) that led to their downfall. Can Okonkwo be seen as a classic tragic hero. Is his pride also essentially fear of being seen as unmanly by his peers? What is the reader to make of the warning he was given by Ezuedo, ‘’not to bear a hand’’ in Ikemefuna’s killing and his friend Obierika’s (unusually direct) statement, ‘’if i were you i would have stayed at home.’’? Identify and discuss aspects of the plot you feel are relevant in answering this question. * Language- In your previous essay you should have analysed Achebe’s language use in the opening chapters. Use and build upon this finding further examples of Achebe’s skill in bringing each stage of Okonkwo’s downfall to vivid life using language. Remember to illustrate/support each point with an appropriate quotation. * Themes- you may wish to identify certain themes (big ideas) that you see emerging in Okonkwo’s journey. They could be to do with culture/colonisation, the challenge of change, masculinity, the individual within community, the power of myth. A consideration of these will help you to decide which essay you might choose for your final essay. *critical Approaches?- your might find it productive to consider the various critical approaches that could be taken towards this text. Consider the following...... ..A feminist approach might see this as a critique of patriarchy? What place do the women/mothers have??? A psycho-analytical approach might see this as a study in generational issues; is his downfall ultimately Unoka’s responsibility? ..A liberal Humanist might foreground the destructive role of both superstition and outsiders A close-reader of aesthetic reader might marvel at Achebe’s ground-breaking accomplishments with form, structure and language? ..A post-colonial critic might welcome the inside/’’african’’ voice of an experience repeated all over the world. ..A Marxist critic might take interest in this revolutionary ‘’stage’’ from tribal feudalism towards imperialistic exploitation. ...A post-structuralist critic might be fascinated by the way Okonkwo’s culturally generated ‘’truth’’is so quickly destroyed by the new ‘’truth’’of the European Christians. This novel is open to, and rewards, a wide variety of other interpretations. With reference to these positions and existing critical views of ‘’ Things Fall Apart’’ it is up to you develop your own considered, informed opinions. Whatever you decide however, be sure to support your views with plenty of evidence/quotations from the text.. Your final essay (2000-3000 words)