{"product_id":"things-fall-apart-okonkwo-print","title":"Things Fall Apart — Okonkwo (→ ↓↓↓ ↑ ↓)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Shape of \"Things Fall Apart\" — Okonkwo’s Journey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHonor the profound legacy of a literary masterpiece with this striking Things Fall Apart print. Tracing the tragic trajectory of a fiercely respected warrior, this Chinua Achebe wall art brings deep narrative resonance to your reading nook. Let the sweeping visual arc of Okonkwo's life anchor your space with meaningful, story-driven design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Things Fall Apart \u003cem\u003e(1958)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chinua Achebe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtagonist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Okonkwo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e → ↓↓↓ ↑ ↓ \u003cem\u003e(Oedipus)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Story Behind the Shape\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOkonkwo begins at the height of his power as a respected leader whose household thrives when he takes in a young boy (→). His fortune shatters entirely when he kills his surrogate son and is forced into a seven-year exile after his gun accidentally explodes at a funeral (↓↓↓). While banished, he is warmly received by his uncle and slowly rebuilds his farm to recover his focus (↑). However, he returns home to find his clan permanently subjugated, leading him to kill a colonial messenger before ultimately hanging himself in despair (↓).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePrint Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium 11x14\" print on archival-quality paper with white border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe shape maps key moments in Okonkwo’s journey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeatures Crimson Text typography in Charcoal on a Tan background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits into standard 11x14\" frame (or a 16x20\" frame matted to 11x14\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips unframed (print only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnvision this evocative Things Fall Apart poster as the centerpiece of your library wall art collection. It serves as an exceptional gift for readers who appreciate the subtle intersection of classic literature and precise, minimalist design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Shapes of Stories","offers":[{"title":"11x14 \/ Tan\/Charcoal \/ Storybeats","offer_id":43441128767562,"sku":"14267379726886503990","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/9029\/7674\/files\/things-fall-apart-okonkwo-print-11x14-crimson-text-tan-charcoal-poster_with_cover.png?v=1774401102","url":"https:\/\/theshapesofstories.com\/products\/things-fall-apart-okonkwo-print","provider":"The Shapes of Stories","version":"1.0","type":"link"}