I think the most interesting and relatable cultural idea is the simultaneous societal acceptance and individual questioning of the traditionalist Igbo way of life. Tradition, including oral tradition, as Anthony mentioned, is imperative for the survival of the Igbo people. Because a bountiful harvest is necessary for survival, for example, those with the most bountiful harvests are honored and given titles. This tradition essentially positively reinforces the necessity of harvesting crops. There are negative reinforcements, too. At the very end of Part One, Okonkwo inadvertently kills an elder’s son, so he is forced to flee. Elders are important to the survival of the community—naturally, they teach and educate the younger about the traditions
