What does Paul mean when he tells the people at home “this is really the only thing: just to sit quietly, like this” (168)?

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In about two hundred words, explain how the author's use of folktales and symbolism add meaning to the story and convey the central theme of the novel: the disintegration of the traditional igbo society as a result of its contact with european practices and beliefs.

How can miscommunication cause a tragedy?