Things Fall Apart Questions on District Commissioner
Things Fall Apart
What is the commissioner's role and symbolism in Things Fall Apart?
The District Commissioner is a British colonial official with jurisdiction over the region that contains Umuofia. As the embodiment of British authority, he symbolizes the change to British control...
Things Fall Apart
In Things Fall Apart, what is the District Commissioner's motive for colonizing the Africans?
The District Commissioner's motive for colonizing the Africans is to impose British rule and "civilize" the indigenous people, believing it is beneficial for them. He aims to replace native justice...
Things Fall Apart
In Things Fall Apart, Part Three, which of the District Commissioner's responses to the clansmen's request is ironic?
The irony in the District Commissioner's responses in Part Three includes his "infuriating habit" comment, which ignores his own cultural arrogance. "Take him down yourselves" disregards Igbo customs...