Jessie Rowland

History

22 August, 23:20

What experiences in Achebe's life led him to write the

story?

As citizen of Nigeria and the US, Achebe was

interested in the impact of western culture on

Nigerian culture.

As a university professor, Achebe was expected to

write about his life in Nigeria,

As an activist, Achebe was trying to change a

Nigerian tradition to a western tradition.

As a parent in the US. Achebe's children had no

experience of Nigerian culture,