![]() ![]() innersole termed as “Chi” is the prominent inner conflict in “Things Fall Apart”. Following are two main internal conflicts of “Things Fall Apart”: Internal conflicts in “Things Fall Apart”:Ĭhristianity expanded new generation accepted it whereas old generation resisted due to which internal conflicts arouse. Finally, Igbo religion was eliminated and Christianity overpowered. When the observed that Christianity called killing twins a brutal act they stood against it and tried to stop its expansion. Furthermore, they tried to expand their religion and to some extent they succeeded in doing so. They worshiped only one God, which was unacceptable by Ibo society. On the other hand, white-men came with Christianity. Different gods were there to help them on different occasions. In short, they belonged to polytheistic religion. Besides, they have beliefs in spirits as well as in ancestors who protect their living descendants. Similarly an earth goddess (Ala) was also there for them to worship. Ibo people have belief in (Chukwu or Chineke), whom they consider creator god. Religion conflict in “Things Fall Apart”: Cultural conflict is very realistically illustrated in “Things Fall Apart”. When Ibo people refused to accept it a conflict arouse. White-men’s culture was entirely opposite to Ibo culture. It causes another inner conflict between young generation and old generation in “Things Fall Apart.” He accepted Christianity and their culture. Strong men like Okonkwo tried to resist but failed. Hence, a cultural conflict arouse in “Things Fall Apart”. ![]() It was not easy for Ibo people to accept their values. ![]() There were lots of differences between white-men’s cultures and Nigerian culture (Igbo society). ![]() They bring their culture with them and forcefully tried to impose it on others. White-men arrived and shattered everything. Ibo culture was combination of different norms. A person could have as much wives as as he wanted. In difficult times, they consulted their mothers or maternal uncles. Growing yams in farms was their only duty. They were divided into tribes and every tribe had a leader. They had their own customs, practices and traditions. Before arrival of Christians, people were happily following their rules and customs.
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