Conclusion
Parallels between Basotho and Ibo
-worship of ancestor spirits
-very poor, weak economy
-Christian religion influence by British
-economy influenced by environment
-political association influenced by environment
-relied strongly on vegetation for economy
Quotes from Things Fall Apart
1. "Now and again an ancestral spirt or egwugwu appeared from the under world speaking in a tremulous an earthly voice and completely covered in raffia." (121)
2."He wanted him to be a prosperous man, having enough in his barn to feed the ancestors with regular sacrifices."(53)
3."The annual worship of the earth goddess fell on Sunday, and masked spirits were abroad. The Christian women who had been to church could not therefore go home." (186)
Predictions for the future of Basotho
We believe that in 50 years the life style of the Basotho people won't really change. They are a thriving group of people and the way they live their life is successful. So if they do end up changing things it will be to better their society.
