Reflection on Things Fall Apart

Siti Amira Bt Sallehudin

• Based on your reading of “Things Fall Apart”, what aspects of the Igbo culture allow the British to take over? 

Based on my reading, I think the important aspect is the Igbo people can't accept fully their culture since their culture seems to be overboard. For example, the killing of the twins in the Evil Forest. One of the Igbo people that converted to Christianity is Nwoye - Okonkwo's son.

• Since Sarawak has also undergone colonisation, how has this affected aspects of culture in our society?

The colonisation has affected some aspects in the Sarawak's society. For example, the language they used. My friend told me that instead using 'bola' for ball, the Sarawak people use 'bol'. Besides that, during marriage ceremony, the bride will use dress and the groom will use coat instead using the traditional wedding attire.

• Are there any changes brought about in the lives of the indigenous tribes in Africa and Sarawak? 

There are changes in the lives of the indigeous in Africa and Sarawak after the colonisation. For example, they manage to improve their lifestyle since they have been colonised. For example, the Igbo feel at peace after converted to Christianity. Moreover, they feel that their previous custom were unreasonable. Besides that, the people acknowledge the colonisation as the steppingstone for them to modernise themselves.