conflict
things fall apart is filled with conflict: internal conflict, antagonism between characters, and ultimately, a battle of opposing cultures. the left - hand column lists kinds of conflict. in the middle column give two examples of each kind of conflict from the novel. in the last column explain how each conflict is resolved.
type of conflict example from the novel how it is resolved
internal conflict
conflict between individuals
conflict between an individual and society
conflict between cultures

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# Brief Explanations:
- **Internal conflict**:
    - **Example 1**: Okonkwo struggles with his fear of being seen as weak like his father Unoka. He constantly over - compensates with excessive masculinity and aggression.
    - **Resolution**: His internal conflict leads to his downfall. When his world (the Igbo society) starts to change with the arrival of the colonizers, his rigid internal code (based on hyper - masculinity and resistance to change) cannot adapt. He ends up committing suicide, which is a tragic end to his internal struggle.
    - **Example 2**: Nwoye has an internal conflict between the strict, violent Igbo warrior culture (represented by his father Okonkwo) and his more gentle, inquisitive nature. He is drawn to the stories of the old men (which are more in line with a non - violent, communal way of sharing knowledge) rather than the war stories.
    - **Resolution**: He converts to Christianity. This conversion is a way for him to resolve his internal conflict by finding a new belief system that aligns more with his gentle nature, away from the harshness of the traditional Igbo warrior - centric culture.
 - **Conflict between individuals**:
    - **Example 1**: Okonkwo and Osugo. Osugo is a man who Okonkwo considers to be lazy and effeminate. There is a constant tension as Okonkwo's values of hard work and masculinity clash with what he perceives as Osugo's shortcomings.
    - **Resolution**: The conflict is not really "resolved" in a traditional sense. Osugo remains in the village, and Okonkwo continues to look down on him. However, in the context of the larger story, as the village changes with colonial influence, these individual - level conflicts become less central as the community faces external threats.
    - **Example 2**: Okonkwo and Obierika. While they are friends, there are differences. Obierika is more rational and willing to adapt to some changes (like the new court system brought by the colonizers, at least initially for practical reasons). Okonkwo is completely against any change.
    - **Resolution**: Their friendship endures, but their differences are highlighted. Obierika tries to reason with Okonkwo, but Okonkwo's stubbornness prevails. In the end, Obierika is left to mourn Okonkwo's death and reflect on the changes in the village.
 - **Conflict between an individual and society**:
    - **Example 1**: Okonkwo vs. the Igbo society's new - found "weakness" (in his eyes) with the arrival of the colonizers. The society starts to adopt some colonial elements like the court system. Okonkwo believes the society should resist more forcefully.
    - **Resolution**: Society continues to change, and Okonkwo's resistance becomes more and more isolated. His act of killing a colonial messenger is seen as too extreme by many in the village (who are more interested in a more diplomatic or at least less violent approach). He is ostracized (in a sense) by the society that is now in a state of flux, and he kills himself.
    - **Example 2**: The Christians (like Nwoye) vs. the traditional Igbo society. The Christians' new beliefs (no more multiple gods, no more certain traditional rituals) clash with the traditional Igbo religious and social order.
    - **Resolution**: The Christian community grows within the larger Igbo society. There is a co - existence (albeit tense) for a while. Some Igbo people see the benefits (like education from the missionaries), while others resist. But as the story progresses, the colonial - Christian influence becomes more dominant, and the traditional Igbo society is irrevocably changed.
 - **Conflict between cultures (Igbo culture vs. colonial (Christian) culture)**:
    - **Example 1**: Religious beliefs. The Igbo have a pantheon of gods (like Ani, the earth goddess) and complex rituals. The Christians have one God and condemn the Igbo gods as "false".
    - **Resolution**: The Christian culture gains more followers (through a combination of missionary work, the provision of education and medicine, and the disruption of traditional Igbo life by colonial rule). The Igbo religious culture is weakened, with many of its rituals either banned (by the colonizers) or abandoned by converts.
    - **Example 2**: Social organization. The Igbo have a communal, clan - based system with elders making decisions. The colonizers introduce a court system, a new form of governance.
    - **Resolution**: The colonial court system becomes the "official" system of justice. The Igbo elders' power is diminished. For example, when disputes arise, people may now go to the colonial court instead of relying on traditional Igbo arbitration. The Igbo social organization is restructured under colonial rule, with the colonial culture's governance model taking precedence.

# Answer:
| Type of Conflict | Example from the Novel | How It Is Resolved |
|---|---|---|
| Internal conflict | Okonkwo's fear of weakness (like his father Unoka) and over - compensation; Nwoye's conflict between Igbo warrior culture and his gentle nature | Okonkwo commits suicide; Nwoye converts to Christianity |
| Conflict between individuals | Okonkwo vs. Osugo (Okonkwo's view of Osugo as lazy/effeminate); Okonkwo vs. Obierika (differences in attitude to change) | Osugo remains; Obierika mourns Okonkwo, friendship endures but differences highlighted |
| Conflict between an individual and society | Okonkwo vs. Igbo society's "weak" response to colonizers; Christians (like Nwoye) vs. traditional Igbo society | Okonkwo is ostracized and kills himself; Christian community grows within Igbo society |
| Conflict between cultures | Igbo religious (polytheistic) vs. Christian (monotheistic) beliefs; Igbo communal/clan - based governance vs. colonial court system | Christian culture gains followers; colonial court system replaces traditional Igbo arbitration |

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Type of Conflict	Example from the Novel	How It Is Resolved
Conflict between individuals	Okonkwo vs. Osugo (Okonkwo's view of Osugo as lazy/effeminate); Okonkwo vs. Obierika (differences in attitude to change)	Osugo remains; Obierika mourns Okonkwo, friendship endures but differences highlighted
Conflict between an individual and society	Okonkwo vs. Igbo society's "weak" response to colonizers; Christians (like Nwoye) vs. traditional Igbo society	Okonkwo is ostracized and kills himself; Christian community grows within Igbo society
Conflict between cultures	Igbo religious (polytheistic) vs. Christian (monotheistic) beliefs; Igbo communal/clan - based governance vs. colonial court system	Christian culture gains followers; colonial court system replaces traditional Igbo arbitration