Why does Things FAll Apart end with the Distrct Commisioner musing about the book that he is writing on Africa?

Answer 1

The last musing is meant to show the callousness of the commissioner about the culture of the Igbo. It shows that the white men in power do not understand or even care for the Igbo culture; they only care about how to subdue and subvert the Igbo to their own goals.

Answer 2

The District Commissioner's musings at the end of "Things Fall Apart" reflect the colonial mindset that dominates African history. This closing scene symbolizes the erasure of Igbo culture and the imposition of Western ideologies, suggesting the perpetuation of colonialism and the portrayal of Africans as primitive and uncivilized in literature. It highlights the power dynamics of colonialism and the impact of Imperialism on indigenous cultures.