Writing Resources
Culture tradition and family In the book Things Fall Apart Chinua Achebe helps the reader see the importance of Culture Tradition and Family Tradition family and culture each symbolize powerful things such as respect and masculinity Many of the rituals and beliefs in igbo culture are very different than the American culture today although readers can relate to some of Okonkwo's inner personal struggles such as issues he struggles with his Father As the story unfolds the reader sees how change is dealt with and the impacts it has on the characters and their stories Culture is what creates a common way of living There is the culture in so much you encounter every day The culture the author introduces to the reader is known as the Igbo culture The Igbo culture easily has many differences in comparison to the American culture but as the story unravels similarities are not uncalled for Igbo men have to be strong successful have many wives and children and never show any emotion or weakness Women care for children clean and prepare food Okonkwo sees Men as extremely powerful Okonkwo is constantly referring to and addressing women in a harsh negative way In Igbo culture the way of living is different in other aspects such as the housing
