In Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart," the invasion of locusts is met with a mix of anticipation and acceptance by the Igbo people. Initially, the arrival of the locusts is viewed as a natural phenomenon that brings an opportunity for feasting, as the community gathers to collect and enjoy them. However, this event also foreshadows the destructive changes and challenges that the community will face, symbolizing the broader disruptions brought by colonialism. Ultimately, the locusts serve as a metaphor for the transient nature of prosperity and the fragility of the Igbo way of life.
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