In his work Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe tells a story that describes the decay 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, though, 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. Even though he appears to side with Africans and their cultural beliefs, Achebe uses things external to their religion, such as biblical allusions. When the missionaries appear it is said: “they were all children of God. And [they] told them about this new God” (Achebe 126). Interestingly, Achebe uses a capital “g” in God, which is especially appropriate if you claim to be Christian. Another allusion could be interpreted as locusts covering the earth. It is said: "then suddenly a shadow fell on the world and the sun seemed to be hidden behind a thick cloud" (49). There were so many that this "cloud" could easily reproduce...