Question

The following quote is from which literary work?

"I will go home, and much of what I will have to say will seem strange to the people of my village... But I will teach and work, and things will happen, slowly and swiftly. At times it will seem that nothing changes at all... and then again... the sudden dramatic events which make history leap into the future. And then quiet again."
a) The Great Gatsby
b) Things Fall Apart
c) One Hundred Years of Solitude
d) Heart of Darkness

Answer 1

The quote is from the literary work 'Things Fall Apart' by Chinua Achebe

Step-by-step explanation:

The quote you provided is from the literary work Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. In the quote, the speaker reflects on returning home and the changes they foresee in their village. They mention both slow and swift events that will shape history. This quote reflects the themes of cultural clash and societal transformation that are central to the novel.