Identify lines from the excerpt of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe which show the relationship of narrator and time and narrator and place. Underline the deictic words/phrases used to describe and reveal time and place.
Narrator and Time
Narrator and Place
Answer (2)
Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart uses specific expressions to show the narrator's relationship with time and place. Phrases indicating time, like "many years ago," and locations, such as "in Umuofia," enhance the narrative's cultural context. These deictic terms emphasize the themes of tradition and identity within the Igbo community.
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Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart uses deictic expressions to convey the relationship of the narrator with time and place. Key phrases related to chronology and specific locations enrich the narrative and enhance our understanding of the context. This technique emphasizes the importance of tradition in the Igbo community. ;
