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What does the district commissioner do in things fall apart?

The Chinua Achebe postcolonial novel Things Fall Apart features a high-ranking government official as the District Commissioner. He is a frequent antagonist in Okonkwo's suicide and shows little to no respect for native religions or customs.



You may also wonder, "What does the district commissioner do?"

The bylaws of a local council define the role of the District commissioner. It typically includes: aThe duty of the District Commissioner to ensure that the District's unit service function is carried out.

You might also wonder, "What help does Obierika ask from the district commissioner?" Why? Okonkwo's corpse was to be taken down and buried; then, the proper rituals were performed to consecrate the polluted area. He asked that they do because they basically drove him there.

What does Okonkwo's district commissioner discover when he visits Okonkwo?

The District Commissioner arrives at Okonkwo’s compound to find a small group sitting outside. He questions for Okonkwo. The men tell him that Okonkwo has left. Obierika reiterates his initial answer to the commissioner.

What is the motive of the British, according to the district commissioner?

The book's title is "The Pacification of the PrimitiveTribes of the Lower Niger". While colonizing the tribes, the British believed they were doing them a favor. They believed they were teaching them how to live civilized lives.