Clan

Throughout history, people recognize only a few select civilizations as true “empires”. Without a doubt, both the Greek and Mongol civilizations are considered perfect examples of just such an empire. Although the two civilizations differed greatly in terms of their politics, military structure, economy, religion, and general social system, they were both able to conquer and control a vast area during the peak of their civilizations. To properly examine the two, it is necessary to compare them…

the clan and adhocracy sections of the competing values framework. Verizon’s three main goals in 2011 were to build a business and workforce as good as its networks, to lead in shareholder value creation, to be recognized as an iconic technology company (Kinicki & Williams, p257). By setting out to achieve their goals they will be able to reach the top and get recognized as an iconic technology company. The clan culture will help them build a strong business and workforce, since the clan…

The idea of a tragic hero is far from being just an idea within literature. The tragic hero is found all throughout the modern day; seen in sport injuries and wrongful jail sentences. In these situations, a person makes a decision which eventually leads to their downfall. Things Fall Apart, is a novel written by Chinua Achebe, which takes place in Africa. Inside Africa are the people of the Ibo tribe, where Achebe thoroughly describes the complexity of the customs and traditions. His novel…

The marine mammal I have chosen to do my research paper on is the Orca Whale, also known as a killer whale. The genus or scientific name is Orcinus, also known as the killer whale. I have chosen to do my paper on this marine mammal because ever since I was young, I loved going to Sea World and watching the Shamu show. These incredible animals grow up to weigh as much as six tons and grow in length between 23 and 32 feet long, the relative size of a school bus. Orca or killer whales are easy to…

Totemic Principal can be the outward or visible form of god, as an emblem, a true coat of arms, and its resemblance to the heraldic coat of arms. It also represented the symbol of a certain society known as the clan. The clan used the totem as a flag to distinguish them from other clans. The totemic symbols were not only placed…

laws of the clan. Yet, when he hears the cries of twin babies thrown away by their fathers, "something gives away inside of him, like the snapping of a tightened bow." Although Nwoye's heart weeps in protest of such an action, he must keep this sentiment inside of him, for a man would never hesitate to the law of the clan. In Umuofia, feelings are repressed along with actions, thereby preventing the chance of protest or change. In Umuofia, each man doggedly follows the rule of the clan,…

and respected warrior who brought honor to the Umuofia clan. He was very different from his late father, Unoka, who was weak, sensitive, and ultimately a failure. Okonkwo never wanted to be like his father, and even “as a little boy he had resented his father’s failure and weaknesses” (Achebe 13). This was his tragic flaw, he under no circumstances wanted to be a failure or “resemble his father” in any way (Achebe 13). Among the Umuofia clan “a man was judged according to his worth and not…

their traditions and norms that they held their entire lives. He states that “[He] was deeply grieved...He mourned for the clan which he saw breaking and falling apart.” Additionally, he saw himself “falling apart” due to his fear of losing societal status. Okonkwo’s impression of self-worth depends on the traditional measures by which society assesses him. As a result, many clan members are inspired to embrace Christianity to evaluate themselves instead of letting another force criticize them.…

There seemed to be a general opinion among the Khasis that the traditional matrilineal clan system with avunculate leadership as the core of customs and tradition in the Khasi society had undergone drastic changes today. According to A. Mawlong (1998: 82-92), Christian teaching about the sanctity of marriage and conjugal life has indirectly resulted in greater importance given to nuclear families consisting of husband, wife and children. Mawlong was of the view that with conversion to…

Rangers from the Kenya Wildlife Service were after him for killing the elephant, and he retreated deep into the bush, far from home. According to Samburu traditional beliefs, elephants are part of the clan, almost like ancestors, and to kill them is taboo. But separated from his family and clan connections Lekoloi became dangerously free of social norms. “I became a wild man,” he said with a shrug and a glimmer of a smile. Lekoloi joined cattle raids, robbed tourists, broke into homes and was…