: The story follows a four-part sequence: pre-exile, exile, return, and catastrophe, mirroring the structure of a classic Greek tragedy.
: The dialogue is rich with traditional Igbo proverbs and "drum language" ( ekwe ), which serve as tools for moral teaching, public announcement, and characterization. Arrow of God
: Achebe frequently uses untranslated Igbo words (e.g., Ikenga , Ofo , Chi , Obi ) to ground the story in its socio-cultural setting and preserve meanings that are lost in English. : The story follows a four-part sequence: pre-exile,
: Achebe uses a third-person omniscient narrator but rotates the point of view among various characters to maintain objectivity and provide a complex picture of both Igbo and British realities. Arrow of God