One of the things they could not understand was how "your buttocks" had a son, but did not have a wife, all of whom must have had buttocks.
Other things they could not understand included:
The villagers use cowries as currency.
The people in Things Fall Apart are villagers of the Igbo tribe.
The first crop in "Things Fall Apart" was poor and led to hardship for the villagers. This poor harvest was seen as an omen of troubled times ahead, signaling a period of struggle and change for the community.
Okonkwo was ashamed of his father Unoka, whom other villagers laughed at and did not respect.
Mr. Kiaga was a Christian missionary who came to the village in "Things Fall Apart." He made the villagers laugh when he referred to their gods as "wooden dolls and false gods." This was seen as disrespectful and amusing to the villagers who held their gods in high regard.
The villagers in "Things Fall Apart" were fearful and distraught at the coming of the locusts because they knew it signified a period of hunger and devastation. The locusts' arrival disrupted the normal rhythms of life and agriculture in the village, causing great concern among the villagers.
The rules of the villagers in Things Fall Apart demonstrate their complex social structure, code of conduct, and system of governance. They have established norms for justice, conflict resolution, and leadership, showing a level of organization and sophistication. These rules indicate that the villagers are not uncivilized but have a structured society with its own laws and traditions.
The villagers in "Things Fall Apart" began to act against the Christians because they saw the new religion as a threat to their traditional way of life and beliefs. They felt that the Christians were undermining their cultural practices and values, leading to division and conflict within the community.
The villagers were taught by their gods to respect other people and to not harm them unnecessarily. This is highlighted in the story of Abame, and the subsequent tale of Mother Kite, the young duck and the chick.
An ilo is a village courtyard or meeting place in "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe. It is a central location where villagers gather for meetings, ceremonies, and social events, making it a significant symbol of community and tradition in the novel.
There is no such character in Things Fall Apart.
In "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, the town was called together for meetings through the beating of the ogene, a musical instrument. The beats of the ogene were symbolic signals that summoned the villagers to gather at the village square for important discussions and decisions.