The Igbo Culture

The novel was taken place in the late 1800’s when the British were expanding their influence in Africa with their culture, government, and most importantly their religion. The Igbo culture highly regarded tradition, culture, and their beliefs, so when they became aware of the British and their “lunatic religion” (Achebe, 1099), they became fearful for what they did not yet know. For instance, it’s seen as a sign of masculinity if a man takes in many wives. However, the Europeans such as the British are forbidden to practice polygamy, according to some scriptures of the Bible. This was deemed acceptable in Igbo culture while it’s not for the European culture.

The Igbos did not know how to handle Christianity. The arrival of the British was