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In No Longer at Ease, Chinua Achebe narrates the story of Obi Okonkwo, a young Nigerian who returns home after studying in England. Set in the late 1950s, the novel explores Obi's struggles with cultural identity, love, and the pervasive corruption in post-colonial Nigeria. As Obi navigates the expectations of his community and the realities of his civil service job, he becomes entangled in ethical dilemmas that challenge his ideals. Achebe's work offers a poignant examination of the complexities faced by individuals in a society transitioning from colonial rule to independence.
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In No Longer at Ease, Chinua Achebe narrates the story of Obi Okonkwo, a young Nigerian who returns home after studying in England. Set in the late 1950s, the novel explores Obi's struggles with cultural identity, love, and the pervasive corruption in post-colonial Nigeria. As Obi navigates the expectations of his community and the realities of his civil service job, he becomes entangled in ethical dilemmas that challenge his ideals. Achebe's work offers a poignant examination of the complexities faced by individuals in a society transitioning from colonial rule to independence.

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