"The New Yam Festival was thus an occasion for joy throughout Umuuofia. And every man whose arm was strong, as the Ibo people say, was expected to invite large numbers of guests from far and wide. Okonkwo always asked his wives' relations, and since he now had three wives his guests would make a fairly big crowd" (Achebe 37).
Part II- How is imperialism encouraged by patriotism, religion, &/or a sense of cultural/racial superiority in Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart/the past?
The New Yam Festival takes place every year in Umuofia. This festival is a time to honor Ani, the earth goddess and the source of all fertility. Yams were harvested and new yams could not be eaten until some had first been offered to the people with power. Throughout Umuofia, the New Yam Festival was an occasion for joy. The New Yam Festival represents major characteristics of imperialism. The people of the villages are religious, patriot and strong. They celebrate the yams and their gods. Also, Umuofia people have wrestling matches to showcase their strength. During the festival, Okonkwo particularly feels tense. His unjustifiable action of beating his wife demonstrate the opposing aspects of imperialism.
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