Igbo Family In Things Fall Apart

Family plays such a central role in Igbo life that the spirits of their ancestors are called upon for almost every decision and even serve as judges in legal trials. They have gods that they try their best to please. They have a system of leadership. Their is a justice system during the Week of Peace,a time meant to worship the earth goddess, Okonkwo, a main character, commits the crime of beating his wife. This is his first crime against the earth. As punishment, he is told to make a ritual sacrifice, which he does.
The village in “Things Fall Apart” based on the Igbo people is much like our own society there are barbaric things that happen everyday but those should not be the things that represent your society.