Essay Outline: Gender Influences

Thesis: An understanding of gender influences in the novel Things Fall apart broadens a readers context of interpretation, gaining them increased perspective, contextual information and a greater appreciation of Igbo Culture; all key values in understanding the gravity of the text and its many messages.

Topic Sentence 1: A key supplement to their understanding, a reader’s perspective is the lens through which they view a story, an understanding of gender influences in Things fall apart would widen this lens allowing the reader to capture the minutiae of the novel’s salient themes and messages.

Topic Sentence 2: Similarly an understanding of gender influences increases the amount of contextual background information the reader possesses, allowing them to read the novel on a deeper level that reveals previously classed arcane elements - illuminating new themes and aspects.

Topic Sentence 3: Finally, an understanding of gender influences allows the reader to gain a better understanding of Igbo culture and therefore a better appreciation of the novel and many of its diverse yet authentic elements.