Things Fall Apart

I liked reading Things Fall Apart. The African culture they describe is unlike anything I have ever witnessed or experienced before. Their traditions and lifestyles are so different. Like previous readings, there is a heavy sense of religion and hierarchy. It is interesting to me, however, that religious figures have such an impact in their lives, yet they resort to much violence and drug use. Power within the hierarchy here, is developed by hard work, age, and strength. Also, I noticed that although this is a novel which means most of its meaning is straight-forward, there is still a presence of poetry within the culture which allows personal perspective and inferences to be made.