Keywords : Postcolonial identity, colonialism, cultural hybridity, Igbo society, resistance, decolonization

Abstract : Chinua Achebe’s book Things Fall Apart is an important story in postcolonial literature. It tells about the life of a Nigerian man named Okonkwo. It shows how his traditional African community changes when European colonizers arrive. The book helps people to understand the effects of colonization on African culture and history. It offers a profound exploration of African identity and cultural collision during the colonial era. This paper examines the theme of postcolonial identity in Achebe`s narrative. It focuses on how the protagonist, Okonkwo, navigates the changing socio-cultural landscape imposed by British colonialism in Nigeria. This study examines important parts of the text and uses critical analysis to explore how Okonkwo resists colonial control, deals with his inner conflicts about mixing cultures, and what this means for the Igbo community as a whole. Drawing on postcolonial theory and Achebe`s narrative techniques, the paper discusses how Things Fall Apart challenges Western stereotypes and reclaims indigenous perspectives, asserting the resilience and complexity of African identities amidst colonial oppression. By contextualizing the novel within historical and literary frameworks, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of postcolonial literature and the construction of identity in a colonized society.

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