The word, “family” often sparks numerous thoughts and emotions throughout people as it can cause either pain, or happiness. As a matter of fact, conflicts within a relationship are common around the world as people have differences in opinion, yet, some conflicts affect people more than others and cause permanent damage. Similarly, The Chief’s Daughter by Flora Nwapa, discusses the bond the between a father and daughter who seem to have various points of view of the world. The author expresses the conflict and reasons for it using ideas such as: cultural clash, generational conflict, as well as displaying traits that help symbolize these themes. The Chief is a devoted conservative African man who wants what’s best for his daughter (Adaeze)
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He then decides that she is his successor and that she is to stay at home and bear his children. Despite her father’s plan, Adaeze is already engaged to Ezente (a member of another Nigerian clan) and is soon to have his child. The conflict between Adaeze and the Chief mainly portray the theme of cultural clash as it can be defined as tradition vs. modernization. The author implements key points about the changes in the society and supports this by using their conflict. The Chief’s plan for Adaeze to bear his children is an old traditional practice in Nigeria, which has faded away over the years. Although the Chief only wants what’s best for his daughter, his idea is flawed. Despite her father’s plans, Adaeze does not seem to comply with her father’s way and remains strong-willed. Moreover, the author portrays her as a modern woman who has learned the ways from the “land of the white” and prefers to choose her own future. She says, “Father, I demand to know whether you married my mother or not. I am not your wife, and I am not your son.” (Nwapa, 4) It is quite evident that …show more content…
A month ago, I was in India, in a town called Kuttippuram, where I visited my grandparents whom I haven’t seen for three years. They were presumably shocked to see how much I’ve grown and they were also surprised to see my attire. I would remember them looking at my jeans and ask, “isn’t that uncomfortable to wear?” I would reply by shaking my head to indicate a “no”, and then found myself often reflecting on how my culture is contrasting to my grandparents. My grandparents prefer to follow tradition, whereas, I follow numerous other values, thus representing modernization. I also believe that I represent the younger generation because my point of view is disparate compared to my grandparents. My grandparents are conservative and do not go well with change, on the contrary, I believe that I am more open-minded and that I have a natural tendency to adapt and to learn new things.
In conclusion, cultural clash or generational conflict are themes that cause disagreements between people. The author portrays this by using two contrasting characteristics, a father and a daughter who seem to have disparate views of the world. The Chief is more traditional and represents the older generation, whereas Adaeze is more modern and is easily adaptable to changes as she represents the younger generation. Similarly, I relate to Adaeze as my grandparents are more conservative
He then decides that she is his successor and that she is to stay at home and bear his children. Despite her father’s plan, Adaeze is already engaged to Ezente (a member of another Nigerian clan) and is soon to have his child. The conflict between Adaeze and the Chief mainly portray the theme of cultural clash as it can be defined as tradition vs. modernization. The author implements key points about the changes in the society and supports this by using their conflict. The Chief’s plan for Adaeze to bear his children is an old traditional practice in Nigeria, which has faded away over the years. Although the Chief only wants what’s best for his daughter, his idea is flawed. Despite her father’s plans, Adaeze does not seem to comply with her father’s way and remains strong-willed. Moreover, the author portrays her as a modern woman who has learned the ways from the “land of the white” and prefers to choose her own future. She says, “Father, I demand to know whether you married my mother or not. I am not your wife, and I am not your son.” (Nwapa, 4) It is quite evident that …show more content…
A month ago, I was in India, in a town called Kuttippuram, where I visited my grandparents whom I haven’t seen for three years. They were presumably shocked to see how much I’ve grown and they were also surprised to see my attire. I would remember them looking at my jeans and ask, “isn’t that uncomfortable to wear?” I would reply by shaking my head to indicate a “no”, and then found myself often reflecting on how my culture is contrasting to my grandparents. My grandparents prefer to follow tradition, whereas, I follow numerous other values, thus representing modernization. I also believe that I represent the younger generation because my point of view is disparate compared to my grandparents. My grandparents are conservative and do not go well with change, on the contrary, I believe that I am more open-minded and that I have a natural tendency to adapt and to learn new things.
In conclusion, cultural clash or generational conflict are themes that cause disagreements between people. The author portrays this by using two contrasting characteristics, a father and a daughter who seem to have disparate views of the world. The Chief is more traditional and represents the older generation, whereas Adaeze is more modern and is easily adaptable to changes as she represents the younger generation. Similarly, I relate to Adaeze as my grandparents are more conservative