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Throughout the years, the culture of various populations has changed many times, in many ways, causing negative reactions from some and acceptance from others. Cultures are set in a way that even if changes occur, they keep the fundamental value of the previous culture and add a touch of new beliefs from a new era. In Chinua Achebe's "Dead Men's Path", Michael Obi, the headmaster of a progressive school, has different religious beliefs from the village he lives in. Obi wishes to close the path leading to the village's burial grounds, but the villagers oppose this action since it compromises their heritage and culture. One's approach and character in imposing modernization over traditional beliefs can give rise to conflicts and could result in consequences. In "Dead Men's Path", Achebe uses symbols in the setting and characterization to express the theme.

Firstly, there are many symbols that demonstrate culture in Achebe's short story's setting. The main one he uses is the......

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