How Did The British Presence Affect The Clan Of Umuofia

British Presence: Does the true essence of “help” always result in a positive outcome or is there also a chance for such “help” to result in a negative outcome? The clan of Umuofia is a strong example and “visual” of how much “help” can lead to a negative outcome. The British presence was hugely a negative influence on the clan because their presence led to the assimilation of the clan, the breaking up of infrastructure, and the creation of social tensions. The British presence started showing signs of assimilating the clan when they would teach the adults who sided with them about their God. This also expanded to children and women who were interested in Christianity. The British promised the villagers that worshiping God would lead to them
Infrastructure as in the ranks of the clan. Before the British, the clan's ranks consisted of merit and hard work. With the introduction of the British, this infrastructure was destroyed. Many high-ranking members of the clan renounced their titles to be able to convert to Christianity. This is shown in Chapter 20 when Okonkwo states, “The church had come and led many astray. Not only the low-born and the outcast but sometimes a worthy man had joined it.” This shows that the British were destroying the hierarchy in this clan and leading many astray. Lastly, the British presence caused a very tumultuous atmosphere in the clan. Many members of the clan were beginning to doubt or question their presence. Out of the many clan members, Okonkwo was the first member to recognize and question their behavior. Okonkwo is very open with his thoughts and countlessly states that the British were nothing but trouble. Okonkwo told his children to stay away from the British as they would be exposed to their troublemaking behavior. While the British presence brought many consequences that impacted the clan negatively, they also brought technology to the village that would help them survive in this world filled with advanced