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Wednesday, May 29, 2019

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

In Chinua Achebes 19th century Nigerian novel Things Fall Apart, the Ibo cultivation has internal problems, which ultimately cause of the downfall of the clan. These problems include a poor social system, superstitious beliefs, and a lack of suitable decision-making. These few problems are essential. peerless of the flaws inside the Ibo stopping point that eventually leads to their downfall is the social system. The weaker people join the church as a way to gain 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 s begetd off their hair, and soon they were the strongest adherents of the new 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 title in the clan. They are cast out alike lepers (157). The church welcomes the osu and treats them like human beings. This is where the Ibo soc ial 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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