"All their customs are upside-down" (Achebe 73).
In this quote, we see Okonkwo discussing with Obierika the customs of a nearby village. They think it is weird that the other tribe doesn't haggle bride price in the same way. These natural customs are varied heavily even among the people of Africa. When Europeans arrive, I can't even imagine the culture shock that will happen. The Europeans are hinted at towards the end of the chapter by the mention of the leper, but the locals don't seem to believe that the Europeans could even exist. The scene is set for a violent clash of cultures, and things don't look good.
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