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British colonialism and Christian missionaries in the primitive African Igbo villages during the early twentieth century. The novels chief protagonist is Ezeulu, Umuaros chief priest of Ulu. He
is not merely a ceremonial figure who presides over religious ceremonial rituals, but is the tangible spiritual leader of the village. This is apparent in his appearance: "He wore
smoked raffia which descended from his waist to the knee. The left half of his body... was painted with white chalk. Around his head was a leather band from
which an eagle feather pointed backwards. On his right hand he carried Nne ofo, the mother of all staff of authority in Umuaro" (Achebe 80). It is Ezeulu
that provides the connection between mortal man and the gods through his careful adherence to the traditions that define their religion and unify them as a people. He and
he alone marks the new moon, eats the sacred yam, and declares when the Pumpkin Leaves and New Yam feasts can be celebrated. Although he describes himself as being
"merely a watchman" (Achebe 3) for Ulu, he becomes increasingly aware of the complexities resulting from his unique role in society that require him to act as an arrow in
the bow of his God. Unlike his contemporaries, Ezeulu exercises great compassion and demonstrates an impressive lack of prejudice when he deals with the British colonialists such as District
Officer T.K. Winterbottom and missionary Mr. Goodcountry. When Ezeulu is required to testify regarding a territorial dispute, he does so without bigotry, frankly admitting that his people had no
claim on neighboring Okperi, which angered some of his countrymen, who began questioning his loyalties. As representative of the community, Ezeulu should have sided with the villagers of Umuaro
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