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A Critical Analysis of the Novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe using Historical Approach

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Things Fall Apart is the debut novel by Nigerian author China Achebe, set on the pre-colonial life in the southeastern part of Nigeria. In context with African history, the story is loosely based on the gradual takeover of the Europeans during the 1800s. Thus, it includes various references in accordance with historical facts but is not a historical composition. In addition, the social climate during the times may have influenced the author in formulating the flow of the story depicting the different struggles of the people during the ERA. An example is the main character Okonkwo and his journey, which involved the downfall of himself and his village at the hands of Europeans.   As it occurred during the uprising of Africa’s colonization, a remarkably vital figure involved in the composition is the presence of white missionaries. European missionaries’ liaison is requisite during colonial times, evoking a factual reference regarding historical facts. In addition, tribal figures suc...
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A Critical Analysis of the Poem Dead Stars by H.O Santos using Formalist Approach

First and foremost, the composition is in a structure of a poem. It is a three-stanza poem consisting of four lines each. It begins with the speaker introducing the dilemma he experienced. Then, it talks about what-if possibilities if he had gone on a different path. Finally, it ends with a concluding statement stating why exactly the outcome occurred. The plot primarily involves the main character(the speaker) pondering the possibilities of a decision he did not derive before. Apparently, he feels regretful for his past actions. He believes that if he made the correct decision, he would have never experienced misery. Meanwhile, although the plot is quite a tip of an iceberg because of the structure's brevity, the message is perfectly presented as a poem as it focuses on the personal interpretation of audiences.  The poem includes three main parts that relate to the message. I call them the three R's; regret, recreation, resolve. The first one involves the "regret," w...
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