Things Fall Apart Essay -- Essays Papers

Things Fall ApartOpposites do not Attract In Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe, Mr. Brown, the firstborn missionary in Umuofia, was a kind and respectful man. Not to say that Reverend James Smith was not, but his degree of kindness and respect were mystify in a whole different level. They both wanted to convert the lost, all those in Umuofia that were not in the church. Mr. Brown made friends with the clan and trod piano on his faith, (pg.178) while Mr. Smith told them how things were in a harsh voice and tried to force his religion on the hatful of Umuofia. The impacts the two had on the people and the church were exact opposites. Mr. Brown was very firm in restraining his flock from the clan (pg. 178) and learned from talking to those within the group that a frontal tone-beginning on the clan would not succeed (pg.181). Because of this insight he gained great respect with many of the high officials. Once he was even presented with a shape elephant tusk , which was a sign of great dignity and rank (pg.179) by Akunna.With this earned admiration he was able to open not only a town store, but a hospital and a school as well. He pleaded for the clan to send their children and all others who wanted to, to attend his school. At first everyone was backward to explore this new option for education. Those that chose to attend Mr. Browns school would not only learn how to read and write, but they would also learn how to get by back against th...