Throughout history, from the beginning of time to today, women have frequently been viewed of as inferior, men’s possessions whose sole purpose was to satisfy the men’s needs. Way back in ancient civilizations, women were thought of as homemakers and nurturers. All day, they were to stay at home, care for the children, and prepare meals for the family. In many places today, women are still not treated as equals, and have almost …showed first 75 words of 1458 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1458 total…be happy and sad throughout his life, but when things get really bad, one’s mother is always there to take care and comfort him. Throughout his novel, Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe presents the reader with the roles, responsibilities, and treatment of women through the use of various events, and actions of many characters. He shows us through a historical fictional novel the way women are treated in different cultures and around the world.