Things Fall Apart

What are some quotes that show the abuse of power throughout Things Fall Apart?

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"As the man who had cleared his throat drew up and raised his machete, Okonkwo looked away. He hear the blow. The pot fell and broke in the sand. He heard Ikemefuna cry, 'My father, they have killed me!' as he ran towards him"(Achebe 61).

"They set fire to his houses, demolished his red walls, killed his animals and destroyed his barn. It was the justice of the earth goddess and they were merely her messengers. They had no hatred in their hearts against Okonkwo"(Achebe 125).

"If you think you are the greatest sufferer in the world ask my daughter, Akueni, how many twins she has borne and thrown away"(Achebe 135).

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Things Fall Apart