The Despair of Colonization

The colonization of Africa by the English had a devestating effect on the native population. This control ultimately leads to the demise of a powerful and influential clan leader in the story Achebe. Okonkwo is a proud symbol of African tradition and culture and the effects of colonization on the indigenous population are demonstrated when he takes his life out of despair. The influence of the English have overwhelmed the tribes of Africa and many have capitulated to the demands made by the powerful c...