The egwugwu are a symbol of the culture and independence of the Umuofia. The egwugwu are seen as ancestral gods, though in actuality they are masked Umuofia elders. The egwugwu serve as respected judges in the community, listening to complaints and prescribing punishments and deciding conflicts
<span>According to this passage, it could be said that the correct option is A (there is something royal about Sandy´s appearance because the picture was of a Queen in a diamond tiara and a high collar of pearls. It was not a picture of her grandmother, Sandy is not a queen and her name is not mentioned in this part of the story. </span>
