Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Chinua Achebes Things Fall Apart - Internal Conflict Leading to the Do
In Chinua Achebes 19th century Nigerian novel Things Fall A segment, the Ibo culture has internal problems, which ultimately cause of the laying waste of the clan. These problems include a poor brotherly system, superstitious beliefs, and a lack of suitable decision-making. These few problems are essential. One of the flaws inside the Ibo culture that eventually leads to their drop is the social system. The weaker people join the church as a way to gain acceptance. The osu, or outcasts who lived in the Ibo culture want to feel accepted and as a result, follow the Christians. The two outcasts shaved off their hair, and soon they were the strongest adherents of the new faith (157). These two outcasts never have the feeling of being a part of the clan. The church welcomes them. The osu cannot cut their hair, marry, or receive a title in the clan. They are cast out like lepers (157). The church welcomes the osu and treats them like human beings. This is where the Ibo social system is at fault. An ideal job is to be a farmer and since not everyone can afford seeds and a barn...
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