What is the conflict in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?

The
conflict at the heart of s is culture clash. There are different types of
conflict in literature: sometimes it is a conflict between two parties; other times, it is
aagainst nature. In this story, however, the conflict is the future against tradition.

Igbo cultural traditions play a major role in the novelfor example, the parades, the
sacrifice of , and ritual exile of. However, the arrival of Christian missionaries changes the
culture. Achebe clarifies that it is not the religion that is the enemy, as the first leader of
the missionaries is well received and attempts to interact with the culture instead of
destroying it. However, after a new missionary comes, the society unravels. The Igbo people are
encouraged to give up traditions and customs. This threatens their cultural identity and incites
a violent response. The climactic revolt and attack on the mission house shows the tradition and
modernity conflict come to a...