Abstract:The novel No Longer at Ease is written by the famous African novelist Chinua Achebe. The conflict between the Nigerian indigenous culture and Western culture has caused a series of troubles for the protagonist Obi in this novel and has led to his corruption. This thesis will analyze the novel from the perspective of cultural conflict. This thesis concludes that the conflict between the two cultures in both of which Obi has been immersed lands him in a dilemma which he is incapable of getting out of. 

Keywords: Chinua Achebe, corruption; cultural conflict; Obi 

CONTENTS

Abstract

中文摘要

1. Introduction -1

1.1 Introduction to Chinua Achebe and No Longer at Ease 

1.2 Literature Review 

2. Contributing Factors to the Vacillating Personality of Obi -3

2.1 Hybridization of Two Cultures 

2.2 Mutual Disillusionment Between Obi and His Community 

3. Converging Causes of Obi’s Corruption .6

3.1 Internal Factors 

3.2 External Factors 

4. Conclusion .8

Bibliography .10

Acknowledgement 11