1. Conflict and Theme in Things Fall Apart
End-of-Novel

2. Conflict
The dramatic struggle between two forces in the story. Without conflict, there is no plot or story.

3. Conflict: Two Types Internal External Man vs. Self Man vs. Man
Man vs. Nature
Man vs. Society
Man vs. Machine

4. Internal Conflict
Man vs. Self

5. External Conflict
Man vs. Human Man vs. Nature

6. External Conflict
Man vs. Society Man vs. Machine

7. MAJOR THEMES IN THINGS FALL APART
The central idea or the central message in a story.
MAJOR THEMES IN THINGS FALL APART
A well-balanced person – or a well balanced culture – requires the growth and development of both “male” and “female” virtues: for example, discipline & moderation, judgment & compassion, science & art, stubbornness & flexibility.
The one who violates his or her own conscience must always pay a price, in one way or another.
The only thing that is certain in this world is change. Eventually all things must pass.
Revenge does not necessarily bring about justice.
Fear plays a major role in people’s decisions.
No one has the right to impose his or her beliefs on another.