In his work Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe tells a story describing the decadence and destruction of ancient African tradition caused by the invasion of white culture. His tone in the book seems to side with and sympathize with Africans and their religion. Interestingly enough, however, he uses biblical allusions, as well as onomatopoeia and symbolism to bring the book to life and captivate the reader. The following will describe how he uses them. Although he appears to side with Africans and their cultural beliefs, Achebe uses elements outside of their religion, such as biblical allusions. When the missionaries appear, it is said, “They were all sons of God.” And [they] told them about this new God” (Achebe 126). Interestingly, Achebe capitalizes the “g” in God, which is especially appropriate if one claims to be a Christian. Another allusion could be interpreted when the locusts cover the ground. It is said: “Then, suddenly, a shadow fell over the world and the sun seemed hidden behind a thick cloud” (49). There were so many that this “cloud” could easily represent...