Short Response 4

The thought that the Ibo are a primitive tribe in some ways is very resonableif you look at it from a technological aspect. But to say the tribe is completely primative would be a disservice to the people of the Ibo. They have a culture rich in traditons that in many ways parralel the current society in which we live. From their customs of for weddings to the way the handle disputes between tribes or members of the same tribe many parralels can be seen.
Take for instance the wedding rituals of the Ibo. The wedding day being about the bride and mother is a tradition that still holds true today. The bringing of the wine by the husbands family is also very similar to the rehersal dinner that is usually the responsibility of the husbands family. Also it is still a common practice for the wedding to be the responsibility of the wifes family in cost and food for the actual wedding service.
As we read the story we also see how people of influence tend to grow in stature and therefore in many ways rule the tribe in all matters. We see this in the way Okonkwo is part of the council during the trial about the man beating his wife. We also see how persoanl actions by Okonkwo both further and lessen his influence in the tribe. After the accidental killing of the dead mans son at the funeral we later see Okonkwo reflecting as to how he would never resume his place on the council of elders.
Most importantly we see when the first missionary is talked about and his interactions with the head of the tribe how their religion is not just merely a set of disorganized beliefs but has structure and meaning to it.
Though the Ibo are not as technically advanced as other they still live rich fulfilling lives full of happiness and sadness. They have families and relationships that are as great as any in the modern world if not more due to the bond that is created from their way of life.