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Monday, March 18, 2019

Chinua Achebes Things Fall Apart - Internal Conflict Leading to the Do

In Chinua Achebes 19th century Nigerian novel Things fare Apart, the Ibo culture has internal problems, which ultimately cause of the downfall of the clan. These problems include a poor accessible system, superstitious beliefs, and a lack of suitable decision-making. These a couple of(prenominal) problems are essential. One of the flaws inside the Ibo culture that eventually leads to their downfall is the social system. The weaker people join the church as a way to crystalise acceptance. The osu, or outcasts who lived in the Ibo culture want to feel accepted and as a result, follow the Christians. The two outcasts shaved off their hair, and soon they were the strongest adherents of the mod faith (157). These two outcasts never have the feeling of being a part of the clan. The church welcomes them. The osu cannot cut their hair, marry, or receive a championship in the clan. They are cast out ilk lepers (157). The church welcomes the osu and treats them like human beings. This is where the Ibo social system is at fault. An ideal job is to be a farmer and since not everyone can afford seeds and a barn...

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