Things Fall Apart Introduction
Part of Igbo or Ibo culture is their food. Their major cash crop is yams. It is used to feed their families or could be used as a currency. The amount of yams produced is sign of a prosperous and strong person.
Other foods from the Ibo culture include tree fruits, melons, wine made from palm trees, goat, kola nut, corn, beans, and locust, which is considered a delicacy.
Collection of yams
Fried Locust
Watch the below video about the kola nut and take notes about how it is harvested, its flavor, and uses.
In Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo is seen as an unassailable citizen in his village. Because of his collection of yams and his ability to fight. Watch the below Ibo wrestling video. There is a lot of down time between wrestling matches; explain why. What is the significance of the drum line? Explain the dynamics of the spectators. How does one win a fight?