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Korolek [52]
2 years ago
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Why did achebe put a wedding and funeral together in things fall apart?

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Artist 52 [7]2 years ago
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Answer:

celebration showing the importance of the lost one's life

Explanation:

It is meant to be a celebration showing the importance of the lost one's life. In the novel, Chinua Achebe shows how various ceremonies such as weddings and funerals shows the true honesty of someone, shows how responsible someone can be, and honor the ones who have passed on.

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