Things Fall Apart, Chapter 24-25, The End

"Obierika, who had been gazing steadily at his friend’s dangling body, turned suddenly to the District Commissioner and said ferociously: "That man was one of the greatest men in Umuofia. You drove him to kill himself; and now he will be buried like a do." He could not say any more. His voice trembled and choked his words" (Achebe 208).

Part I​ - According to the text(s), what effect did imperialism have on people who lived through it?

Imperialism has a huge effect on the people in Umuofia. In this passage, Obierika is so overcome by the unfairness and tragedy of Okonkwo's death. Obierika can't express his emotions into words. He is choked up with his words. Okonkwo was mistreated and was sent to exile for seven years. When he came back from being exiled, his return was not what he expected. The White men changed Umuofia's beliefs and traditions. The village becomes unrecognizable to Okonkwo. He is completely distraught. Okonkwo's desperation led him to suicide which was the result of his fear of failure.