Unmasking of an Egwugwu

Unmasking of an Egwugwu 

Will There be more Aftermath?

Author: John Nguyen, Features Article 

              Two days ago, it was reported that an Umofian native who converted to christianity by the name Enoch was seen unmasking one of the egwugwu. This is seen as the greatest crime a man could commit in Umofia. This all began when in the annual ceremony which was held to honor the earth diety. During this ceremony the egwugwu, masked spirits were present. While the ceremony was ongoing, christian women were trying to arrive home from church. However, since the masks spirit were around the women, they could not return home. Men were asking the egwugwu to leave for a short amount of time so that they could return home. The egwugwu agreed. However, Enoch, the son of the snake-priest was seen provoking the egwugwu saying,"[You wouldn't] dare touch a Christian" (Achebe 186). After hearing this the egwugwu reacted by hitting Enoch with their cane. Enoch fell, tearing off the egwugwus mask while he fell. Other egwugwu were seen surrounding the unmasked member, while umofian natives were thrown in complete shock and confusion. That night, the Mother of the Spirits were walking about weeping for he son who was supposedly "killed. The leaders of the Christians were said to have met together and have decided to hide Enoch. Yesterday, egwugwu were seen,"[They were seen moving] like a furious whirlwind to Enoch's compound and with machete and fire reduced it to a desolated heap"(Achebe 188). Then they were seen going to the church which is now burned down. 

            Who knows what will happen next.

Sources

Achebe, Chinua. Things Fall Apart. New York: Anchor, 1994. Print. 

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