"He trembled with the desire to conquer and subdue" (Achebe 42).
Part II - - How is imperialism encouraged by patriotism, religion, &/or a sense of cultural/racial superiority in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart / the past?
In this quote, Okonkwo is shown reacting to the wrestling drums. When the drums beat, they fill him with burning passion. These feelings are at the core of imperialism. The European Invaders most likely feel this too upon seeing Africa. They don't respect the natural customs because they feel this same need to not only conquer, but to subdue the people. If they are allowed to practice their old traditions, have they really won? No, they need to prove to themselves that their culture is so superior that the natives can't resist adopting it. In this way, a need to subjugate leads to imperialism.
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