Control over fate The novel Things Fall apart by Chinua Achebe gives a fictional story of an African leader Okonkwo who is well known for his great achievements since his young age. However, in his leadership, his territory, as well as personal life, comes to a downfall due to various circumstances. As the author presents, it is evident that Okonkwo had no control over his fate as seen in the discussions below; Firstly, Okonkwo’s gun accidentally explodes during Ezeudu’s burial, a situation which made him be sent out of the village (Achebe, “n.p”). This was the onset of his downfall since he could no longer continue with his activities in the exile. Similarly, the leader returns from exile with