The District Commissioner represents European ignorance of African culture and society. The fact that he uses the term “pacification,” implies that the native African population is a savage and untamable one, and that he is a conquering hero that has domesticated these beasts. On the matter of the other missionaries in relation to the District Commissioner, there are some similarities although they aren’t truly comparable. Mr. Brown is the first missionary that is sent to Umuofia. He takes the peaceful route and does not attempt to force the Umuofians to convert to Christianity, but instead respects their culture, allowing them to choose to convert by their own will. On the other hand is Reverend Mr. Smith, who replaces Mr. Brown. His efforts
