According to the following entry, which syllable is stressed in the word noticeable?

main entry: noticeable
pronunciation: ´nō-təs-ə-bəl
function: adjective
a) the fourth syllable
b) the second syllable
c) the first syllable
d) the third syllable

In about two hundred words, explain how the author's use of folktales and symbolism add meaning to the story and convey the central theme of the novel: the disintegration of the traditional igbo society as a result of its contact with european practices and beliefs.