Question

In Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, what best describes how the folktale Ekwefi tells her daughter about the tortoise helps develop the plot?
It foreshadows Okonkwo’s imminent downfall.
It illustrates Igbo society’s distinct gender roles.
It is a metaphor for colonization by the white man.
It emphasizes the importance of religion in the clan.

Answer 1

The correct answer is "It foreshadows Okonkwo's imminent downfall".  Thins Fall Apart was written by Chinua Achebe and its main character Okonkwo. The folktale closely adheres to the definitions of a classic Greek tragedy and a typical tragic hero. Okonkwo tragic fall was to kill Ikemefuna, his adopted son. An Okonkwo's friend, Obierica, even foreshadowed the significant and imminent downfall that would come of his killing of Ikemefuna.

Answer 2

According to the statement, the best answer for this question would be:

It foreshadows Okonkwo’s imminent downfall.

 

In the plot of the story of the tortoise it is mentioned that it had its downfall because of greed, foreshadowing that Okonkwo will fall because of his pride.