Chinua Achebe does the opposite in the representation of the African community. Building, a clear and concise representation of their daily lives and customs that differentiate them from many ethnic races. Representing, their qualities and valuable aspects that make them their own kind of civilization with their own norms and customs to follow. Constructing a portrayal of the native Africans own structured society.
The novel “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe focuses mainly on Okonkwo that main character of the novel. His portrayal is of the many qualities he has gained during time. Which are strength, masculinity, respect and wealth. Gaining, fame through his “rested on solid personal achievements” (Achebe 3). Earning the respect and becoming one of the influential leaders of the Umuofia clans. The portrayal of Okonkwo various achievements and way of living his daily life, demonstrate the kind of …show more content…
The culture of the Umuofia is a very distinct one from the one we are well aware of, ours. Causing some misunderstanding and judging them as uncivilized human beings. Something that is completely wrong. In the novel, Achebe states that they are a society built on norms and customs just like any other. The only thing that we need to do is have our minds open to anything. In the nineteenth century, when this book takes place, colonialism was occurring in these parts of the world. And the imperialism was becoming a great force that was breaking these clans. Causing disharmony between the two races and building of new perspectives of each other. Disrupting communities of clans that have many other members leave them in the thinking that the colonial ideas are the right ones and leaving behind the culture they grew up knowing. Where, a war that the Europeans started and pushed the Africans into since they were taking over their land and territory
The novel “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe focuses mainly on Okonkwo that main character of the novel. His portrayal is of the many qualities he has gained during time. Which are strength, masculinity, respect and wealth. Gaining, fame through his “rested on solid personal achievements” (Achebe 3). Earning the respect and becoming one of the influential leaders of the Umuofia clans. The portrayal of Okonkwo various achievements and way of living his daily life, demonstrate the kind of …show more content…
The culture of the Umuofia is a very distinct one from the one we are well aware of, ours. Causing some misunderstanding and judging them as uncivilized human beings. Something that is completely wrong. In the novel, Achebe states that they are a society built on norms and customs just like any other. The only thing that we need to do is have our minds open to anything. In the nineteenth century, when this book takes place, colonialism was occurring in these parts of the world. And the imperialism was becoming a great force that was breaking these clans. Causing disharmony between the two races and building of new perspectives of each other. Disrupting communities of clans that have many other members leave them in the thinking that the colonial ideas are the right ones and leaving behind the culture they grew up knowing. Where, a war that the Europeans started and pushed the Africans into since they were taking over their land and territory