“Marriage is a Private Affair”

“Marriage is a Private Affair” By Chinua Achebe The Chinua Achebe theme can be echoed around the world. Religious customs can practice the ritual of prearranged marriages, like the wedding that Emeka’s father had planned for him in a letter written to his son. It can also incite cultural differences towards other tribes or clans. Nene wasn’t an Ibo, so in Emeka’s fathers view; she was from the wrong side of town. …

…religion and family tradition. Emeka’s father was too focused on religion and time honored tradition to understand his son’s feelings or the consequences of having grandchildren that he would might never know. In my opinion, Achebe teaches us to realize that love can conquer all and in the end prevail over outside religious influences. We also learn that religious beliefs are better served when married couples compromise on them at a personal level.