1. When Cultures Collide - Things Fall Apart
He describeshighlights the devastation ofharm done to the Igbo culture brought by the European invasion people by followshowing the tragic downfall of the main character in the novel, Okonkwo, an Igbo hero. ... When his son Nwoye converts to Christianity, he reacts with anger and violence. ... Okonkwo rightfully views the Christians as a danger to the clan and resists their beliefs, even if it means harming his own son. ... His son betrays him and his fellow clan members take little notice of his importancereturn. ... Okonkwo's journey shows the devastation of the native culture and the d...
- Word Count: 1186
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: Undergraduate