Things Fall Apart Imperialism Essay

Imperialism allows the connections of cultures from all over the world. However, barging into a foreign land and telling the inhabitants that their beliefs are uncivilized serves no justice and only causes hatred between the two cultures. For example, the colonization of Africa has brought about a multitude of remarkable changes as a civilization. Nonetheless, forcing Christianity on a culture that has a preexisting religion and tradition system is not the most beneficial approach. In the book Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, it becomes apparent that cultures cannot be categorized as more primitive or less primitive because every belief system and value of traditions differ from civilization to civilization. The viewpoints of our world are divided from one culture to the next. In the book, three men are having a conversation about rumors of white men who made …show more content…
Smith holds the leaders of Okonkwo’s clan captive until they pay a price and he does not allow them to eat or drink for three days. Okonkwo is embarrassed and full of hatred, this makes him want to begin a war. This is the last straw for Okonkwo which is why the next day during the town meeting when the messengers begin to exert their power over Okonkwo, he decapitates one with his machete. In regards to the Ibo culture, it is well established and they have a strong system of governing themselves. Furthermore, Ibo culture is flexible and moderate in its values. According to the book, other leaders do not support Okonkwo’s call for bloodshed and warfare. Although other leaders are not necessarily supportive of Okonkwo’s constant thirst for war and to be in control, they have a set of values that are flexible amongst the people who inhabit Uformia. Alone, this shows that the culture of Ibo is not necessarily less primitive than any other