While reading, I continue to notice the hints that Achebe has about how this novel is not about Africa as a whole, it is about one specific culture.
After Ikemefuna joins the village, he brings with him stories from his other tribe. Okonkwo approves of the movie violent and masculine stories, so Ikemefuna continues to share them.
However though out all of this, it is important to note that Ikemefuna represents a different culture within Africa. Achebe critizes Europeans for their narrow-minded thoughts; they view Africa as one continent with similar customs in every nation. Achebe hopes that Ikemefuna serves as a reminder of the incompetent Europeans views; Ikemefuna has many different stories, viewpoints, and customs to offer.
Africa is truly a multilayered continent filled with various opinions and ideas. It is not right to assume that all of the nations are the same, as everything from religion to education can differ between the regions.
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