The Role Of Religion In Things Fall Apart By Chinua Achebe

In the novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, it is about the colonization of the Europeans through the views of an African American. In the novel, there was a cultural collision between the Ibo people and the white people that came to their land which is now modern day Nigeria and tried to change the culture of the Ibo people by force. Through the views of the novel’s main character Okonkwo, Chinua Achebe describes the cultural collision between the Ibo and Europeans from an African American’s view instead of a white man’s view. Okonkwo was caring, he was considered this because although he is stubborn, violent and doesn't show his true feelings he cares deeply about his family and his children. Okonkwo cared about his family because when one of his wives wasn’t in her hut making food, he became angry and violent towards her because he didn’t want his children to be hungry like how he was when growing up and being raised by his own father Unoka.

Post colonialism deals with cultural identity in colonized societies and the ways in which writers articulate that identity. Things Fall Apart is a good novel that serves as a reminder of what Nigeria once was. It shows how a society can deal with change, how change affects the individuals of that society, and how delicate a change can be; so much so that the people themselves are surprised at the change.

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe is a story about personal beliefs and customs, and also a story about conflict. There is struggle between family, culture, and the religion of the Ibo, which is all brought on by a difference in personal beliefs and customs of the Igbo and the British. There are also strong opinions of the main character, Okonkwo. We are then introduced to the views of his village, Umuofia. We see how things fall apart when these beliefs and customs are confronted by those of the white missionaries.

Religion serves as a gatekeeper for most communities and for intercultural and interracial marriages and relationships. Religion help people define there social group identity and influences how individuals perceive

Preconceived ideas about one’s culture often arises from stereotypes passed down from generation to generation. It is those stereotypes which shape one’s way of thinking, without being educated properly. In the novel Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe, misunderstood culture is what drives the story of a small African clan called the Umuofia and the life story of Okonkwo, a fearless warrior and farmer. An in-depth look into pre-colonial African culture helps the reader discover and understand an unbiased point of view of a world one may not understand. In doing so, Achebe uses imagery as well as strong narration to describe the cultural norms and activities that the Nigerian tribe undergoes in everyday life. Through this he offers a nonbiased point of view, and communicates and accurate picture of pre-colonial African culture to a western reader.

Culture collision is not something that you hear about everyday. Culture collision is the clash of cultures or values. This can be triggered by many things and the way we react to it is due to our personality. When this does occur it can impact our lives in such a great way. It can have an affect on who we are and what we stand for. In the novel “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe we take a look at the character Okonkwo and see how he is affect by his Culture collision and see that his personality is the the factor in the way he reacts to it.

Religion can be a delicate topic to deal with and can be dangerous when you have two large populations beleiving in religions with opposing beleifs. Religion has caused wars, divided countries in half, and divided populations into two. Although it has the capability to divide groups of people apart, religion also unites people. Religion gives

Like language, religion is a foundation block of cultures.  Religion confers identity on people and influence dress, language, house types, and major community buildings.  Religions have sets of doctrines and beliefs, they generally have rituals.  Many have holy books and vast bureaucracies.

Religion is something most people around the world have in common. Whether one holds religious beliefs or not, he can relate to others with similar beliefs. A belief in a higher power has a big impact on society today just as it has in the past, as illustrated in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Religion impacts all members of society, whether they believe in one or not.

The societal power of religious congregations lies in its ability to drive a group of individuals to become an entity much greater than the sum of its individual components. The collective force of a group of people who share similar beliefs and ideals is necessary for societal progression because these gatherings reaffirm societal laws and strengthen the bond between its members.

Secondly religion affects communities socially, due too their culture. , It alters their way of life ,the

      There are many different religions around the world that people belong to. Although each religion has its own doctrine and history, most religions share the same aim of providing people with a sense of morals and spiritual meaning. Catholics believe in the Virgin Mary while Jews do not, and Buddhists believe in nirvana rather than heaven. Religious principles and histories help people find themselves through faith in a higher power and faith in community. Many people that do not belong to a religion tend to be lost in their faith and unclear about their moral values. Therefore, I believe it is important to belong to an

Religion is a cultural system of behaviors and practices, It is what separates human beliefs. In the book, Things Fall Apart, the author Chinua Achebe shows religious conflict between the Ibo community and the British and how their beliefs and rituals changed when the british took over.

Umuofia is a village in Africa, and the inhabitants there are usually united. However, when the Christians arrive and permeate the village, the clan changes but also falls apart. The novel in which this story takes place is called Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. The story is about a well-respected man named Okonkwo who has three wives and many children, the oldest being Nwoye. Okonkwo is banished for seven years from Umuofia, and during those seven years, Umuofia is changed fundamentally by the Christian faith. Many people are converted, but the whole clan is in conflict. This novel demonstrates that Christianity destroys but also guides the Ibo culture in Umuofia.

I have come to know of religions other than my own, and each has different ways of worship. By taking the time to learn the different religions of the world has helped me with understanding what others believe. In learning of others beliefs will help me in recognizing the way they dress, act and respond. Religion runs deep in different cultures all over the world, and with many it is sacred, symbolic, and law. Religion brings people together in time of need such as deaths, destruction or pain, also in celebration of birth and marriage.