Diversity in Marriages

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Diversity in Marriages

Enormous diversity in nationalities and cultures throughout the world often can

create obstacles to developing relationships between those who choose to be

narrow-minded and prejudiced about ethnic groups outside their own. Conflicts that

arise between Okeke and his son is an example of how affiliations with a different

culture can disrupt a relationship between two people because of one's ignorance. Okeke

believes that holding onto his culture's traditions is more important than keeping a close relationship with his son.

Nnaemeka's father chooses to follow his tribe members' opinions and customs,

rather than listen to his son and stand by his decision to marry Nene. Evidence of this is when Okeke commiserates with his fellow villagers to discuss the news of his son's

disobedience. Commenting on how shocking Nnaemeka's behavior was, the villagers

look down on Okeke's son. They think he is a bad son, even calling him "sick" and

needing a doctor or herbalist to cure his disobedience. During the tribe members'

discussion, Okeke does not stand up for his son or argue that perhaps the rest of them

may be wrong about how serious the situation really is. He agrees that Nnaemeka cannot

be an exception, he must follow the traditions no matter what. Which is why Okeke

picks out a suitable girl he thinks his son should marry. By following the tribe's customs, he is able to preserve his family's history and heritage within the Ibo ...

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