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Many people have values in their life that are important and which they really believe in as it helps them to be able to have hope and look up to something By having beliefs that hold meaning it helps people want to be the best they possibly can In this story people have sacred concepts values and beliefs that mean a lot to them and they cherish throughout their lives In Things Fall Apart Chinua Achebe helps the reader see the importance of the igbo culture family and reputation Everywhere around the world culture plays a big part in people's lives as it shapes the way they learn and behave while also helping guide them to believe in something Having certain traditions is influential because it brings people and their families together which leads to strong bonds and understanding the values of love In addition the shared values of one s culture gives others a new perspective on how certain people work based on what they believe in An example of this in Achebe story is As he broke the kola Unoka prayed to their ancestors for life and health and for protection against their enemies 6 This shows that the kola nut plays a big part of welcoming a guest into their home as it is a tradition to do this whenever someone goes over to another person's home and is a symbol of respect
