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Prompt: The personal history of an author can have a significant influence on the way meaning is constructed in his/her writing. Comment on specific instances of such influence in Things Fall Apart. Thesis statement: Having knowledge of the history of an author can greatly influence the understanding of meaning constructed in their writing. Within the novel ‘Things Fall Apart’, having historical and cultural knowledge on aspects of Chinua Achebe’s life can help the reader analyze the novel to a deeper extent and have better understanding of the underlying themes in the novel.

With reference to Things Fall Apart, discuss how an understanding of gender influences how the text may be understood. Thesis statement: In the novel 'Things Fall Apart' having previous knowledge on the understanding of gender roles can greatly give a new outlook on the text for its reader.