The dependence of the Igbo people on their system of agriculture can be seen as the primary example for the Igbo’s strong religious beliefs. As can be seen in almost any agricultural society throughout history pure skill can only go so far, nature is unpredictable and unchangeable. Perhaps this is why religion developed, as a […]
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The mother has always held the highest place in all religions. In Islam it holds the first, second and third places. In Hinduism, the Mother and the Mother of Heaven are considered the greatest. In Christianity, the privilege of “to live” is also given to women The image of the Madonna with her child is […]
Today reading has become something that scares people away. If one does read, it’s normally a modern novel like John Grisham, Danielle Steele or even J.K Rowling. Classic novels like Wuthering Heights doesn’t get read as much and in fact makes people run in the opposite direction. Classic literature gives us an insight to what […]
In Chinua Achebe’s novel Other Things, the Ibo society is a male-dominated society that relies on masculine strength and strong devotion to tradition. Courage and fearlessness are the characteristics that a great man must have. The villagers can be greatly admired for their brutal manliness and daring spirit. He achieves fame by throwing the Amalinze […]