Highlighting the Capital (Accumulated Wealth) In Pre-Industrialized Igbo Society: A Study of A Marxist Analysis of Things Fall Apart

Abstract

This study explores the concept of capital and accumulated wealth in pre-industrialized Igbo society through a Marxist analysis of Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart". It examines the forms of wealth, such as land, livestock, and social status, and how they influenced social relations and power dynamics within the Igbo community. The research reveals how wealth accumulation impacted social hierarchy, communal relationships, and individual identities, highlighting the complexities of class struggle and cultural values. By applying Marxist theory to Achebe's work, this study provides insight into the Igbo's pre-colonial economic and social systems, shedding light on the ways in which wealth and power were distributed and contested. The analysis also explores the tensions between traditional Igbo values and the emerging influences of colonialism, offering a nuanced understanding of the societal transformations that occurred during this period.