Write a reflection essay based on the following prompt: In what ways might “The Headstrong Historian” be considered Things Fall Apart fan fiction? In what ways is Adichie’s story something more? What do the resonances with Things Fall Apart add to “The Headstrong Historian”?

From Achebe to Adichie

Write a reflection essay based on the following prompt: In what ways might “The Headstrong Historian” be considered Things Fall Apart fan fiction? In what ways is Adichie’s story something more? What do the resonances with Things Fall Apart add to “The Headstrong Historian”? What do Adichie’s innovations add to the experience of reading Things Fall Apart? 250+ words (not including direct quotations)