Question

Which detail(s) from Achebe’s Things Fall Apart best illustrates that the Igbo people lived in a patriarchal society? Select all that apply.

:Only men were allowed to grow important crops like yams.
:Men were allowed to beat their wives with virtual impunity.
:A man’s first wife was considered the boss of all his other wives.
:They worshipped a variety of gods representing aspects of nature.

Answer 1

The correct answers are:

1. Only men were allowed to grow important crops like yams.

2. Men were allowed to beat their wives with virtual impunity.

Patriarchal society means the men rule the community and enjoy all the privileges. The two sentences illustrate patriarchy.