TSW 3

The main theme of Things Fall Apart is the change from old traditions to a modern life. When the white men came, the mindsets of many of the Ibo tribe strayed from their gods and towards the one and only god of Christianity. Also, many people enjoyed all the money they were making from selling their resources: "the clan had undergone such a profound change during his exile that it was barely recognizable. The new religion and government and the trading stores were very much in the people's minds" (Achebe 157). In addition, some joined because of the thought of equality. Okonkwo was not one of these people, and stayed strong in his beliefs.