There Will Come Soft Rains

Poems are usually based on life experiences have a common thread connecting them together. The poems “There Will Come Soft Rains” by Sara Teasdale and “Meeting at Night” by Robert Browning both share connections. These poems are both about nature; however, they are also connected through personification, tone, alliteration. Alliteration is one of the most significant ways they are connected.

From the day I was born, Nigerian culture – Yoruba to be exact – has been ingrained in my everyday life. From aso ebi, agbada, and gele piled high in my house’s closets to serving jollof and egusi at every major gathering and bringing dodo (fried plantain) to my school’s culture’s day, a piece of my culture is always with me.

Researching and learning about history can help resolve recurring issues that may take place in all cultures. Studying a nation’s culture can help you understand what they were like centuries ago and how they may look centuries from now. A culture’s history can define their past, explain their present, and pave the way to their future. Each culture has its own unique story, but Nigeria’s is even more special. Nigeria’s history has shaped the culture into what it has become today.

There are many differences between societies in every country in the world. In Nigeria, the society is vibrant and diverse. With over 370 ethnic groups, there are sure to be differences and similarities between each group. The people of Nigeria are what make the country stand out from others. Nigerian people have a unique culture, symbolic customs, and eventful daily lives.

Highlighting the transition of the African tribal world to western ideals, Achebe paints a clear portrait of the vibrant culture the Nigerian civilization had and how the prospect of

Viewing the author, and his intentions on writing his book, when you first look at it, you start to read it and the book seems to be directing to a specific audience differing from that of the intended, such as professors, pedagogues, and scholars familiar with Nigerian culture, history and the like. Yet, reading further, we can find that the inquiring audience 's are many, this novel being a archive of many human experiences, with many different and wide spread themes, timeless struggles, and earlier clash of cultures on the brink of change.

The history of Nigeria has been reshaped and affected by the presence of external sources interfering with Nigerian culture and tradition. Europeans often colonized Nigeria for its central role in the slave trade, as well as for land and valuable resources. In particular, British occupation and Imperialization has had a significant impact on the country’s history. Colonization benefited the Nigerian people considerably, allowing the British to then likewise benefit. The British did manage to create for themselves a hefty profit, and the Nigerian people did also reap the benefits of British colonization. However, the British did not always rule justly and fairly, eventually leading to the collapse of British influence in Nigeria.

There are many differences between each society in every country in the world. In Nigeria, the society is vibrant in diversity. With over 370 ethnic groups, there is sure to be differences and similarities between each group. The people of Nigeria are what make the country stand out from others. Nigerian people have a unique culture, symbolic customs, and eventful daily lives.

The short story, written by Lin Anderson, is about the main character Mr. Ugwu, his African family and his job. The short story’s focus is the difference between nationalities, their culture and one’s individual rights in regards to skin color and social rank. The story takes place in Nigeria. After a little research , one will see that Nigeria is a former British colony. The fact that it is a former colony plays a significant role, because of the texts theme mentioned above.

The people in Lagos are very divided. There are the Hausas and the Igbos. The text has resemblance with the Nigeria Civil War, where Hausa’s and Igbo’s were in a huge conflict. Igbo’s are Christians, who are very hardworking, industrious and progressive persons. They interact well with others and show utmost respect to other people’s cultures. Hausa’s are Muslims. They are welcoming to strangers, and they don’t cheat in business. They come from a lower class, and most times has a poor job.

I have always wondered what it would like to be from another country. Since, recently I have become a mother to a half Nigerian child; I wanted to know more about the culture. My first thought the climate was irregular than the United States. My second thought was when I decided for Ayolola (which means joy and strong) to meet her family it would have be when the temperature was fair. My third and final thought was Nigerian food was disgusted, however while with child, I became in love with the food. In this paper the reader will see Nigeria from a true native eyes, learn facts about Nigeria and lastly will receive my overall review of the country.

Nigeria’s culture reflects and represents all of the multiple ethnic groups. In Nigeria there are over 521 languages and over 250 ethnic groups and dialects. Out of all the groups, there are four really large groups. The four groups are “Hausa and Fulani predominant from the north, Igbo predominant from the southeast and Yoruba predominant from the southwest” (en.wikipedia.org). Nigeria, a country where they did not practice a particular religion. They believe in a God called Chineke or Chukwu. This God was said that the creator was approached through many different deities and spirits from objects, nature or people.

Located in the west of Africa, housing a city with major attractions in the country as the Nigerian National Mosque and the Nigerian National Christian Centre, it is safe to say that Nigeria has a prosperous ethnic diversity housing 250 ethnic groups of which there three in 250 ethnic groups are predominant which are the Hausa, Yoruba and the Igbo. Amongst other predominant tribes the Edo, Ijaw and the Kanuri are three major tribes of six major tribes (Maps of World, 2014: Internet).

Although significant European influence in Nigeria is only about a century old along the southern coast, the Moslem religion and associated ideas have been present in the north, the more arid, regions since the 12th century. (Kano, for example, was a city

I was born and raised in the Eastern part of Nigeria. Nigeria is located in the western part of Africa and it is the most populous country in Africa lined with trees to create a beautiful landscape. Nigeria has about twenty different dialects and native languages. People with different native languages have to communicate in English language to understand each other.