Question

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In the story "Things fall Apart" Explain what Uchendu means when he tells Okonkwo “Mother is Supreme” and what this indicates about kinship practices in Igbo culture. Use evidence from the text to support your answer.

Answer 1

The meaning behind "Mother is Supreme" is a man belongs to his fatherland and stays there when life is good, but he seeks refuge in his motherland when life is bitter and harsh.

The Igbo gods are mostly manifestations of nature and its elements, which makes sense because they are an agricultural society that depends on the regularity of seasons and natural phenomena to survive. They worship the goddess of the earth and are always careful to avoid committing sins against her for fear of vengeance that might wipe out an entire generation. The Igbo ancestors also take on a divine nature to some extent. Family plays such a central role in Igbo life that the spirits of their ancestors are consulted for almost every decision and even serve as judges in legal trials (in the form of masked elders). The Igbo emphasis on numerous gods associated with nature and also on ancestors and somewhat divine contrasts sharply with the single God of Christianity which seems far less directly relevant to the Igbo lifestyle.

Answer 2

Answer:

In the story "Things Fall Apart," we are able to gain some insight into traditional Igbo culture. One of the things that is immediately obvious about this people is the fact that they greatly value family and kinship. In fact, bonds by kinship are some of the strongest bonds that Igbo people can have. The way they relate to their land is also seen in terms of kinship. The Igbo see land as a mother. She protects the people and provides for them. They also believe that "Mother is Supreme," and this extends to land as as mother.  This bonds of kinship highlight the importance of staying in one's motherland, and honouring it as one would honour a mother.