... that are transmitted from one generation to the next, including the embodiment of these patterns in material items. It includes both nonmaterial cultures - for example: abstract creations like values, beliefs, symbols, norms, customs, and institutional arrangements - and material culture - for example: physical artifacts or objects like stone axes, computers, loincloths, tuxedos, automobiles, paintings, electric guitars, hairstyles, and domed ... in the U.S. Mores are seen as vital to a society's well being and survival. People usually attach moral significances to mores, and they define...

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... as a reflection of her own - the soul or intellect escaping from the body. Moreover, as there are always two sides to everything, birds can also be seen as symbols of "distraction". Since this bird maybe representing Edna's reflection in a distractive manner and the consequent inability to sacrifice for her children and o live and awakened life. Secondly, ... does fail to a certain extent because she does not have the power to face the reality, as her wings are too weak. Many animals have also been used as symbols. Firstly, Edna spends time stroking a "drowsy cat"; the word "drowsy" stat...

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... religious beliefs of one of the tribes, the Umuofians, are based on worshipping many gods and ancestral spirits. For example, Okonkwo, one of the Umuofians, believes in worshiping " the wooden symbols of his personal god and his ancestral spirits" (14), as do all his kinsmen. The polytheism of Ibo religion unconsciously separates the natives because of competition among various religious leaders ... establishment of imperialist colonies, the indigenous people of Ibo society had more severe punishments. For example, to punish offenders of their laws they killed them or throw them into th...

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