Question

achebes craft: literary devices
proverbs: identify a proverb used in these chapters. what is its literal meaning, and what is its deeper purpose in the conversation?

Explanation:

Proverbs in literature often have a surface - level meaning and a deeper symbolic or thematic purpose. To answer, one would first identify a proverb from Achebe's work. Then, explain its straightforward meaning and how it contributes to the conversation, such as adding cultural depth, foreshadowing, or emphasizing a character's perspective.

Answer:

Without specific chapters or the text of Achebe's work to refer to, a concrete proverb cannot be identified. However, in general, if a proverb like "A bird in hand is worth two in the bush" were used, its literal meaning is that having one bird that you already have is more valuable than the potential of having two that you don't. In a conversation in a story, it could be used to caution a character against being overly greedy or taking unnecessary risks.