Life in an African Village
... This novel is about a man named Okonkwo, his life and how he struggles with himself and all the problems that come his way. This novel is proof that, although there are differences in religion, traditions, history and environment, the values of our society and that of an African village are the same. ... In an African village, it was considered normal for men to hit their wives and children but in today’s world, it is definitely not accepted. ... Although, unlike in our society, in the African village, the sisters of the groom have an opportunity to interrogate the bride before she gets married. ... It is interesting as to how many differences and similarities our own society has with an African village. ... Every parent wants the best for their children and that does not differ from our own society to that of an African village.