Night

Ch 8 pg 102
Quote: “They didn’t give us anything… they said that if we were ill we should die soon anyway and it would be a pity to waste the food. I can’t go on anymore.”
Reflection: After making the prisoners suffer as much as they have they still have the nerve to tell them if they are ill well just die already and get over it because you are useless. Eli’s father was one of the ill prisoners. He noticed each day his father became weak. This must be a sad progression to see one’s father being a strong man to slowly diminishing because of the concentration camps. The process of watching one’s father die slowly and painfully just not knowing when the moment of death would come is heartbreaking after being through so much together.

Night

Ch 7 pg 94
Quote: “No!” “He isn’t dead! Not yet!”
Reflection: Eli with great desperation did what ever he could in order to wake his father up and show that he wasn’t dead. After Eli slapped his father as hard as he could he opened his eyes and began to breath weakly. At least twenty bodies were thrown out of the train in a deep snow of a field in Poland.

Night

Ch 6 pg 88
Quote: “Keep going! We are getting there! Courage! Only a few more hours! We’re reaching Gleiwitz.”
Reflection: These were the words of encouragement the German officers told the Jews after running forty-two miles. Those that were weak and couldn’t keep up were shot or trampled by the thousands of other men running behind them. Yes, they were running to go to a new camp somewhere in Germany, but what where they to expect to happen to themselves.

Night

Ch 5 pg 78
Quote: “Let’s be evacuated with the others.”
Reflection: After Eli and his father had been threw so much together he didn’t wish to be separated from his father. Even with his recently operated foot he decided to stay with his dad instead of them both staying in the hospital. Eli must have thought of him as stupid after finding out what the fate of the ones who stayed behind in the hospital, they were freed two days later.

Night

Ch 4 pg 61
Quote: “Where is God? Where is He?”
Reflection: Many of the Jews that had gone into the concentration camps had gone in with a strong faith. Although most after the first day of arriving lost faith after seeing all the injustice being done and no one to do anything about it. The prisoners themselves had suffered cruelties from German officers, but did nothing because of fear. They had been waiting for something to be done primarily from God.

Night

Ch 4 pg 59
Quote: “Do you think this ceremony will be over soon? I’m hungry…”
Reflection: The ceremony that was taking place during this time was for a prisoner who was being condemned to death for stealing something during the alert. However, the sight of dead had been something normal to the prisoner’s eyes especially after going from camp Auschwitz were thousands died daily and Birkeau were they cremated people in ovens. Now all they were worried about was surviving and in order to do that they had to eat daily to keep their strength. Thanks to the concentration camps that’s all each individual worried about.

Night

Ch 3 pg 42
Quote: “The only thing that keeps me alive, is that Reizel and the children are still alive. If it wasn’t for them I couldn’t keep going.”
Reflection: Stein, an officer, who was also a relative of Eli and his father spoke these words. He was told by Eli that his wife and children were well but it was a lie. The truth was his mother hadn’t heard from Reizel or received any letters from her since 1940. It was 1944 and Stein was now leaving to Antwerp he would have real news of what actually happened to his family.

Night

Ch 3 pg 33
Quote: “Not cry? Were on threshold of death… Soon we shall have crossed over … Don’t you understand? How can I not cry?”
Reflection: After all the things that the Jews seen other Jews go through it was only normal for one to cry. Children, babies and adults were being cremated. The strong young men were ordered to carry the bodies into the crematory oven even if they were their own relatives. Through all the confusion of what was going to happen to them next was torture because all that was expected was death.

Night

Ch 2 pg 22
Quote: There are eighty of you in this wagon”, “If anyone is missing you’ll all be shot, like dogs.”
Reflection: Now the German’s true colors and intentions showed. Unlike in the beginning when they first came to the little town of Transylvania they seemed polite and sympathetic. The Jews rights have not only been taken away, now they are being treated like dogs. To imagine the terror that was afflicted on them just at this moment most have been horrible because if just one person was missing everyone would have paid the price

Night

Ch1 pg 12
Quote: There’s someone knocking on the blocked-up window the one that faces outside!”
Reflection: The one who knocked was one of the inspector in the Hungarian police, a friend of my father. The inspector promise to warm the family if their was going to be danger. However it was to late because by the time they opened the window he was gone. It’s sad because if they would have spoke with the inspector they would have fled that night and prevented all the cruelty from happening.

Night

Ch 1 pg 6
Quote: The Russian army’s making gigantic strides forward… Hitler won’t be able to do us any harm even if he wants to.”
Reflection: Most people doubted that Hitler wanted to exterminate Jews or anyone who wasn’t German. Just like they doubted the stories Moshe told that happened to Jews that were foreigners during the months they were gone. That’s the reason for why Moshe strived so hard to get the Jews to listen to help them be prepared for when this would happen to them. Besides three years had passed so it was logical for the Jews to doubt that Hitler would do anything.

Night

Ch 1 pg 4
Quote: “Moshe had changed. There was no longer any joy in his eyes. He no longer talked to me of god or of the cabbala but only of what he had seen.”
Reflection: Of course Moshe changed months had passed and he had to endure all that he seen. He tells the story of what the Gastapos did to others . For instance when they used babies as target practice. Tobias who begged to be killed before his sons and Malka a young girl who took three days to die. All of these situations the Jews went through showed the lack of morals the Gastapo had toward the Jews. As well as, Moshe having to fear for his own life. After Moshe escaped the stories he told people refused to believe or to even listen to them. He no longer talked about them. He no longer talked about God which he did a lot before showing how he lost his faith in God.

Night Questions

Questions for Consideration: Elie Wiesel's Night


1) Where is Wiesel's childhood home? Locate the country on a map.

Wiesel's childhood home is in the tiny town of Sighet in Transylvania. On the map
Transylvania is located in the country of Romania.

2) Wiesel opens Night by relating his youthful desire to study the cabala. What is the cabala?

The cabala are secret doctrines that the Jews study having to do with mysticism.

3) Wiesel says that when he was young, he wanted to study the cabala in order to know the truths of this world. What kinds of truths is he referring to? After you complete Night, return to this question: what kinds of truth was the young Elie ignorant of?

By studying the cabala Wiesel thought that he would learn certain truths like ways to get closer to God, as well as what to expect would happen in the future, or even ways he could strengthen his faith in God. Elie was ignorant of the truths that their would come a time when his faith that he had towards God would be tested.

4) Why is Moshe the Beadle a significant character? What does he tell Elie about answers, questions, and the truth? After you complete Night, return to this question: why was Moshe prescient in his admonition to Elie?

Moshe is a significant character because he questions certain things Elie does and by questioning Elie he begins to question also. He told Elie that not every question has an answer. Moshe also says that men as God questions and God answers but they don't understand them. The only place to find the true answers is within one self.

5) Why do the people of Sighet ignore Moshe after he returns from his escape? Why don't they listen to him?

After Moshe returns and he tell his stories of the way foreign Jews were being torchered he was ignored by the people they believed he had become crazy. Although perhaps the true reason the didn't listen to him was because of fear, yet they still doubted that what Moshe told them was true because this reassured them that Hitler wouldn't be able to do anything to the Jews even if he wanted to.

6) Who is Madame Schachter? In what ways is she similar to Moshe the Beadle? (Think about prophetic figures and how people often ignore them.)

Madame Schachter was a woman, who traveled in the same train as Elie and his family as well as other Jews. Days before they had go to their destination she would have nightmares and wake up in the middle of the night crying and screaming that their was a fire and flames. At the beginning all the Jews in the train really thought their was a fire but they didn't see anything. Night after night she would wake up screaming saying their was a fire and it smelled like the burning flesh. Jews in the same train became frightened so they beat her in order to keep her quite. The day they reached the camp all the Jews seen was fire and flames they were from chimneys were they were burning people. Madame Schachter is similar to Moshe because he too tried to tell everyone something terrible was going to happen except none of the Jews listened until it was to late.

7) Consider this passage on pg. 32:Never shall I forget that nocturnal silence which deprived me, for all eternity, of the desires to live. Never shall I forget those moments which murdered my God and my soul and turned my dreams to dust. Never shall I forget these things, even if I am condemned to live as long as God himself. Never.

Even though it was Elie's first day in camp Auschwitz for him it seemed like weeks. After seeing the ditches were people and children were burned alive those images had never left his memory. The things he seen are memories that are perminent and as of that day he had lost all faith in God.

8) What is the context of this passage? How has the young Elie's theology changed? As you continue reading, ask yourself how this passage speaks to the rest of Night.

By seeing the forms of torture the Germans came up with made him change his thinking about life and God because he seen all these injustices and was waiting for God to intervine. As a result his tone changed about God and faith which affected the rest of the book Night.

9) How does Elie's understanding of God and God's presence—or absence— continue to change throughout Night? When is he most angry with God? When is not angry at all? Mark passages throughout Night that illustrate his changing attitudes toward God.

After seeing camp Auschwitz and breathing in the flames is when he becomes upset with God for allowing this to happen and not do anything about it. He isn't angry anymore after with God when he decides to eat instead of fast.


10) What literal and figurative (symbolic or metaphorical) meanings does night have in Night?

The figurative meaning night has in the novel Night is night means darkness. Yes it can be said when the holocaust occured it was a time of darkness in history. It was during the middle of the twentieth century and other humans were being treated worse then animals.

11) Why do you think Night is such a slim book? Surely Wiesel could have included much more detail.

Night is such a slim book because the emphasis was to illustrate the horror that Jews went through in concentration camps and how was it that humanity didn't do anything about it they were jus silent. His point being that such events like this shouldn't repeat themselves and if they do their should be something done about it.


12) Is Night a memoir of tragedy or triumph? Can it be both? If so, why? If not, why not?

Night is a memoir of tragedy because it seemed like not much was done to try to stop Hitler and help free the prisoners that were in the concentration camps. A period of about four years had passed until the Nazi reign was over. As a result families were split lives were destroyed to say the least, and other backgrounds or religons that weren't German were tried to be gotten rid of, so it is truely a tragedy because this happened and is remembered in history to this day.

theme questions

Theme-DUE SEPTEMBER 12

1. The qualities of a good leader is one of the play's important themes. To explore this theme, students can do one or more of the following:
• Discuss the qualities possessed by a good leader. Generate a list of these qualities • Make a list of the leadership qualities that the class feels are legitimate. Compare and contrast the two lists and compile one list of leadership qualities that the class feels a good leader should have. Prioritize the list.
• Examine the effect a leader's domestic relationships, physical condition, and/or athletic ability may have on his or her leadership abilities.

• persuasive
• responsible
• mental/strength
• loyal
• support comman man
  
• serve others
  
• trustworthy
  
• just fair
• educated/ intelligent
• political understanding
• experience
• feared/respected
• foreign policy
• charasmatic
  
• courageous
• confident

2. Friendship is another major theme in the play. Explore this theme by answering the following questions:
• How far would you go to stop a friend from harming your country?

The extreme that I would go to stop a friend from harming the country is far enough where I wouldn't harm my friend. Now if I knew what they were doing was wrong and would harm others that would be a different story. Then I would have to take into consideration my friend or the well being of the rest and decide what would be just. Except, one really can't say how far they would go because it would depend on the situation, as well as what one would do if it did get to this point.

• How far would you go to obtain revenge on someone or some group who destroyed your best friend?

If we look at the definition of revenge it is to inflict harm or injury in return for a wrong. However, how can one obtain revenge on someone or some group and say that it is justice because in reality we are just do the same thing back? Yes at the time it may seem that getting revenge is the solution and we will feel better but this actually shows that we are not being the bigger person. In my eyes revenge doesn't solve anything it just makes things worse.

• Is there anything for which you would betray a friend?

The only thing that comes to mind for which I would betray a friend is a guy. Most likely because after one would fall for him everything else doesn't really seem to matter. Sometimes their is just a point in which all one thinks about is that person that you care for.

• Which is more important to you, friendship or personal principles? Why?

Perhaps my personal principles would be more important because these are the principles
that make you the person that you are and what you value. Even though they say that your friends are going to be there forever this isn't always true because some just come and go. Your principles are what you stand by in order to make the decisions that one makes.

3. One of the most sensitive issues in the play is suicide. Research attitudes toward suicide held by the following cultures: ancient Roman, modern Japanese, and modern American. Compare and contrast these attitudes in class presentations or in written essays.

In modern day Japan they hold the record for the highest suicide rates ten years in a row. In news reports it was said that in 2007 at least 100 Japanese kill themselves every day. This was only in 2007 meaning the rate of deaths has increased. Which is nothing to be proud of the country has taken steps in order to help prevent suicide. Except each year the suicide rate seems to be climbing. Now in modern day America suicide is the eleventh cause of death. Just like Japan and America their is rates of suicide every where and they seem to be climbing because of illness and depression.

4. The role of fate and superstition is another theme.
• To what extent can we control the future?

We can't control the future we can only control what is occurring in the present. Unless one sets goals or plans they would like to accomplish in the future. Except one doesn't always have control and as a result things may not go the way they are anticipated in the first place. One can only do so much as hope that what they would like goes their way but they must take action in order for their plans to be accomplished.

• How superstitious are you? Do you have any good luck rituals that you perform before important occasions?

I do not believe in superstitions or luck things just happen for a reason. Luck or superstition doesn't have anything to do with the outcome of certain events.

• Do you watch for omens before important events?

Like a mentioned previously their is no such thing as bad or good luck or events to watch out for one just has to be careful.

• Do you read your horoscope every day, and do you follow its advice?

No I do not read a horoscope at all.

essay 1

Valerie Samano

Mrs. Bosch

English Honors

August 10, 2008

In the novel Things Fall Apart the author illustrates pride through the character of

Okonkwo. The protagonist, Okonkwo, does not have the same opportunities as other men but

he doesn't let this stop him. Through out the novel the author explains Okonkwo, beyond what looks to be a man with little patience, and results to violence quickly. As progression in the novel occurs the author, Chinua Achece, shows that Okonkwo is just an imperfect human being. In the novel Okonkwo shows pride in family, heritage, memory, language, and lives.

The novel Things Fall Apart is full of memories. Some that are memorable and other that have driven him to work harder to reach certain goals in life. One being the goal of having a family. However, Okonkwo didn't have the same opportunities as other men because of his father Unoka. Unoka was seen by the village as a "failure", he was in debt to many villagers. Not only this he was "poor and his wife and children barely had enough to eat." Okonkwo was filled with anger towards his father. He channeled this anger into being a hard worker. He looked at his father as a model of what he didn't want to be lazy. It showed that even though Okonkwo didn't inherit a barn or a wife from his father. He looked pass that because he ended up with three wives and more than eight children. Okonkwo must have felt freat pride in him for acquiring a family on his own.

Okonkwo must have felt great pride in the fact that he couls support his family unlike his family unlike his father. Okonkwo proved this when he supported his family during rough times. For instance when Okonkwo was banished, and was sent to his motherland in Mbanta. He still mangaged to provide for his family. How, by putting a roof over there head, providing food for each wife and her children and still having an important social status among the village.

Of course it was obvious that Okonkwo had pride in his heritage, he loved it. He took much pride in the fact that his village of Umuofia was feared by the other nine villages. Why, for the reason that he compared strength, being feared, and war was manly. However, being weak and a coward was to be considered woman like. Okonkwo was seen as a man in Umuofia, explaining why he liked the way the clan had established their customs.

One of the customs Okonkwo very much liked was having the opportunity to be the lord of the land. This was obtained when one had taken all four titles. Okonkwo had already taken two titles and it was his life goal to be the lord of the land. For the reason after his seven years of exile were over he wished to regain his titles, and earn more. The most titles that were ever gained were three and by Ezeudu, who had died. None the less before the official return Okonkwo was thinking of ways to earn back his titles, he was filled with anxiousness.

Another custom he was quite fond of was about the ancestral spirits. How their spirits aren't neglected they are given daily worship and sacrifices. Not only this but each villager has their personal ancestral shrine to worship. Meaning after Okonkwo dies his sons are to worship him because if they didn't they would end up like Nwoye. Nwoye, who left his family for a new religion, was no longer a part of the family. After this incident Okonkwo sent his five sons to come into the obi. The youngest of the boys was only four years old. Okonkwo had threathened all of them. His exact words were,"... If any of you prefers to be a woman, let him follow Nwoye now whild I am alive so that I can curse him. If you turn against me when I am dead I will visit you and break your neck." So we see how Okonkwo took very seriously his heritage, and wanted his entire family to follow the customs the clan had set.

Certainly Okonkwo didn't have the best childhood. In addition his memories may not have all been wonderful. Yet there is some who amazed Okonkwo himself. Shortly after his father, Unoka, died Okonkwo was to take care of his mother and sister. It was during the time of the planting season. Which was terrible because the yams either died of thirst of or drowned from to much water. On this occasion he recalls "farmers weeping as they dug up the miserable and rotting yams." This was nothing in comparison to "one man who tied his cloth to a tree branch and hung himself." What surprised Okonkwo about this experience was that he didn't sink under a load of despair, like that man did. He knew since he lived through this tragic year he could live through anything. They compared that year as terrible enough to "break the heart of a lion."

Another memory that helped Okonkwo financially and emotionally was after his exile. During the funeral of a great warrior, Ezeudu, Okonkwo had accidently shot a young girl. The punishment for this seven years of banishement. They were to be banished from their fatherland. Not only this but their entire property and things were to be burned by the village among these were the barns full of yams, the wives' huts, animals of any kind, and Okonkwo's obi. Which was sad because all the things that Okokonkwo had worked for were now taken away from him and destroyed. The night of this event the entire family was to fled from the village and go to Okonkwo's motherland which was in Mbanta. They were received by Okonkwo's uncle Uchenudu. Uchenudu was the younger brother of Okonkwo's mother, but the oldest surviving of the family. Uchenudu was the one who helped Okonkwo out financially and emotionally you could say as well. For the reason that he received the entire family without asking questions, never mentioned anything about paying him back, and he gave him pieces of land for them to live on and the other for growing yams. It is quite obvious that he was a big help to Okonkwo because he helped him out until he got on his on two fact, but what really must have helped Okonkwo is that he looked at his uncle as a big support almost like a father. Okonkwo must have felt pride in his uncle for doing this for him and ecouraging him not to let this tragedy stop him from returning to his fatherland after the seven years of exile had passed.

In the novel the official language that the nine villages, from Africa, speak is Ibo which Okonkwo takes much pride in language. For the simple reason that after his banishment, Okonkwo was going to send his sons to ozo society to show his wealth. He wanted his children to be prominent people in society. Even though his sons didn't get sent to this school when Okonkwo had just arrived from his exile, it's the thought that counts.

It is true that Okonkwo never showed affection toward anyone, because he thought it was woman like. What was certain was that Okonkwo was known to rule his household with a heavy hand, as a result his wives and youngest children lived in "fear", of him. At night when Okonkwo was asleep his children seemed to be frightened as a result they would all be extremely quiet that way they wouldn't wake him. What was scary was that Okonkwo on occasions would cross the line by beating one of is wives for not having his meal ready on time. Even though Okonkwo acted the way he did and didn't show emotion he only wanted the best for them.

His eldest son, Nwoye when he started showing signs of laziness Okonkwo fixed this by beating him. If any of his children in general showed signs of laziness Okonkwo would beat them. Okonkwo hated the fact that Nwoye resembled his father. Since Okonkwo knows what it is like to struggle in life like his father he doesn't want that for any of his children. So in the end he is looking for his children's well being and future.

Ikemefuna wasn't Okonkwo son but it showed how much pride Okonkwo had in him. To Okonkwo Ikemefuna felt more like a son then his eldest son Nwoye. Ikemefuna loved him to the point to call him "father." Even when Ikemefuna was killed Okonkwo felt a great depression come over him. For days Okonkwo didn't eat because of the great sorrow he felt inside.

As the years passed and Enzima grew older she amazed her father. She caused her father great pride that she was his daughter. Her father and she just understood each other. Not to mention that Enzima reflected the same spirit as her father, which he seen. At one point Okonkwo wished that she was a boy because of the reason they got along so well. Now even though Enzima has grown up and is married Okonkwo still every day regrets that she wasn't a boy.

Pride; being the down fall of great people great leaders and great nations. Pride was the central theme carried through out the novel Things Fall Apart. Pride was an essenctial element to Okonkwo on how he lived his life. He showed pride in his family, heritage, memory, language, and lives. Okonkwo led pride through out his entire life even up until his death. Pride an essenctial quality to all human beings whether it is to their benefit or contribute to their down fall.

entry 36

7/25/08
entry 36
quote of reflection: Obierika, who had been gazing steadily at his friend's dangling body,

Sad to say this but the body that Obierika had been staring at

was, his best friend, Okonkwo. Okonkwo had hung himself because he couldn't

take the changes that were going on, when his village took matters in the account

they were taken as prisoners and beat. When they were free the villages were

debating on war, all Okonkwo knew was that he wanted revenge. With this hatred

bottled up inside him, he killed one of the white messengers that were trying to stop

the meeting the villages were having. He acted on impulse what he had done and

he knew their would be a consequence, all this and pressure from what was going

to happen to his fatherland, all the things that Okonkwo seen as good were now

falling apart. One of the greatest men of Umuofia was now dead, he was to be buried

by strangers this was the clan's custom. How horrible that must have been for Obierika

not even able to say his last good bye to his friend, or even touch him before he was to

be buried. What is sad but true is that even the greatest of the great fall too.

entry 35

7/23/08
entry 35
page of reflection:188-189

Even though Mr. Smith was known as a man who was firm in his

belief and only seen things in black and white, black being evil. That night that

that Enoch had unmasked the egwugwu, the spirits chanted through the whole village

with machetes and screaming, it was a frightful night even for Mr. Smith. The day after

Enoch's action all the spirits where headed towards the church. When Mr. Smith found

out he decided to wait outside on the church steps. When he seen them coming with their

machetes and armor, he was even more terrified. The leader of the spirits being Ajofia spoke

saying how he wouldn't harm him, the only reason being that he was friends with Mr. Brown.

He also mentioned how they came to tell him that the church was going to be destroyed being

that it has caused so many problems with in the clan. Now to end these problems they are going

to destroy the church. Now the village leaders of Umuofia must have felt like they still had

their power, that they had before the Christians had came. The village was taking in hand their

problems and resolving them as they seen fit, but was it right?

entry 34

7/23/08
entry 34
page of reflection:186-187

Everyone in the village of Umuofia has been

wondering what is the cause for the conflict between the church and the village.

Enoch may not be the complete cause but he has been adding to the trouble. He had

unmasked a egwugwu in public. By unmasking the ancestral spirit it is then considered

to be dead. Nothing of this sort had ever happened before, the punishment was unknown.

What was certain was that the spirits were angry, they all had gathered in the market and

that night they would weep the death of the spirit. That night all the spirits even the ones

form different villages came, they were headed to Enoch's compound. When Mr. Smith

found out he had Enoch hide in the church. Which was a good idea because that night the

spirits were so angry that they burned Enoch's compound down. That is what happens

when you look for trouble you end up finding it.

entry 33

7/17/08
entry 33
page of reflection:182-183

Okonkwo's plan of return didn't go as well

as he wished. Yes his two daughters where getting married, but nobody

paid attention to the fact a warrior was back. While Okonkwo was banished for

those seven years his fatherland had changed a lot, it was almost unrecognizable.

All that the people seemed to notice was the trading stores, religion, and government.

Many in the village that remained faithful to their beliefs noticed that the new changes

where "evil" because not only did these men notice that the clan was falling apart but

Okonkwo did as well. What was sure was that it wasn't Okonkwo's year all had changed and

the clan that was one of the strongest at one point was now weak. Many have different

opinions about change whether it is good or bad not everyone will be pleased.

entry 32

7/17/08
entry 32
page of reflection:181

Mr. Brown was a wise and thought a lot about

how he was going to get villagers to get people to go to the church

Even though he was firm in his preaching and it seemed that he wouldn't

change his beliefs. He noticed that none of the others in the clan would change

their beliefs especially those that were like Akunna. He decided that frontal attacks

wouldn't work, so he built a school and a hospital. You could say that Mr. Brown was

a little desperate because he went to every family begging them to send their children

to the school, the only ones that came at the beginning were slaves and lazy children. It

wasn't after more begging that more attended. He said that the ones that would control

the future would be those knew how to read and write, because if the villagers haven't

noticed the ones controlling most of what was going on was the white men. After these

statements many went not only children but men in their thirties. I think it was the

bribing that helped. Through deceiving ways Mr. Brown got villagers to attend the

church and school, which grew.

entry 31

7/17/08
entry 31
page of reflection:179-180

Mr. Brown wasn't like most of the other missionaries, he was

calm and listened. He became friends with some of the important people of Umuomia

he learned many things from them especially of their beliefs. Brown became friends

with Akunna one of the great men of the clan. He would visit him frequently one

tried to convert the other to their beliefs, neither succeeded. Brown would

explain that to Akunna that their is only one god you are suppose to serve who

is all powerful. What is funny is that Akunna explains that they do have one god

like this as well his name is Chukwu. Even though none of the two men had any

luck in converting the other they did learn a lot from each other, and they realized

that they weren't so different. However, Mr. Brown stayed firm in his teachings

through his firmness he attracted people to his church, perhaps by speaking

with Akunna he learned things that helped him out.

entry 30

7/10/08
entry 30
page of reflection:176

Seems as if the church had a plan from the

beginning on how to enforce their government. When they first came

they appeared peaceful and quiet with their religion. What most attracted

people was listening to this different type of belief, foolishness is what some

in the village called it. Their first appearance was warm and welcoming, allowing

anyone that wished to join, join. Those from high rank to outcasts as well. Now that

the ones in the clan who have remained faithful to their ancestors and gods, wanted

to throw out this so called religion. Except the only ones that could be to blame is

the village elders who gave a place to stay thinking that they wouldn't last, however

it has been quite the contrary. It would now be impossible to kick this new religion out

because so many that have converted whether of high social status or not, they are great

in number. If they wanted this religion could probably over throw those that don't want

to listen to this new faith. What is true eveyone has there own way of thinking what is

right and what isn't this probably being the reason for so many converting because

they didn't like their old customs. Now the callen didn't act like one anymore because of

the difference of beliefs.

entry 29

7/10/08
entry 29
page of reflection:174-175

This isn't correct what the church is doing

to the villagers that are still faithful to their clan. With there new form of

government they brought with them. They built a court for those that had

did things the church didn't approve of, such as, throw away twins or molesting

Christians. What was horrible was that the prisoners where whipped daily and every

morning they where to do chores for the church. They were treated as if they were

slaves. Supposedly the church was there for peace and comfort for the villages, except

it didn't seem like this anymore. Well at least not for those that were still worshipping

their ancestors and had their own beliefs.

entry 28

7/10/08
entry 28
page of reflection:173

Okonkwo's plan was to get the attention

from the villagers of Umofia. While Okonkwo was living in his motherland

his two eldest daughters Ezinma and Obiageli had grown up and where at

the age to be married. Especially since they had been receiving proposals

of marriage from everyone in Mbanta. Not only this but Ezinma'a mother

in her day was know to be the beauty of the town, so like mother like

daughter, Ezinma was called Crystal of Beauty. While the years passed

Okonkwo had become very affectionate of his daughter because they

understood each other well. It could be said that Ezinma was the favorite

of his children, because at times Okonkwo wished she was a boy. He explained

to his daughter Ezinma not to accept any offers of marriage because when they

would return to Umofia he knew this would grab a lot of attention. Ezinma accepted

and explained it to her half sister Obiageli who accepted also.

entry 27

7/10/08
entry 27
page of reflection:172

It was quite clear that Okonkwo didn't like any of the teachings

from the Christians but not only that what he most hated was his on clan turning

on him. One of these converts being his son Nwoye, well actually Okonkwo didn't

consider him his son anymore, which is sad because his son seems more happier

now. For this reason, Okonkwo asked all his sons to come into his obi to talk

about Nwoye. His four sons came in, the youngest being four, listening to their

father who had spoke quite frankly about how he felt about Nwoye. Okonkwo

told all his sons that if any of them where to turn on him, to turn on him while

he was alive. If they turned on him when he was dead he would come after them

when he was a spirit an anger to get them. If Okonkwo is telling this to his sons

even the youngest that is four we know that he was very serious about the matter.

Okonkwo didn't want any of his sons to turn on him and not adore his ancestors or

himself for the matter.

entry 26

7/10/08
entry 26
page of reflection:172

Okonkwo's new goal was of him returning to the clan and

regaining a higher social status. He was determined to go back to gain his title

and make everything bigger and better. His crops had been growing in both

Mbanta and Umofia. When he was to return he was planning on marrying two

more wives. He thought positively about himself and his chi, now that it was his

last year of exile and he was about to return to his fatherland. Oknokwo made his

the words of his uncle Uchendu about not letting the sorrow cause him to become

a week man. He was especially happy that he was going to regain his social status

and his plan on gaining the attention he needed from the village of Umofia.

entry 25

7/8/08
entry 25
page of reflection:167

The seven years had already passed and it was quite generous of

Okonkwo to throw a feast for his family, everybody new he was going to

throw one but not one that huge. He wanted to thank them for every thing

they had done for him and his family. At the feast they served kola, yam pottage,

foo-foo, meat, and palm wine. While everyone was gathered around Uchendu mentioned

how it is good for kinsmens to gather now that they are living in fear of the younger

generation following the new faith. Uchendu says that the young generation should

be careful and not turn on their father's ancestors suddenly. He as well says that it

is good for the family, kinsmen to be together. The good thing is that Okonkwo listened

to Uchendu and didn't let the sorrow get to him, now the seven years passed and he

was going back to his fatherland.

entry 24

7/8/08
entry 24
page of reflection:160-161

It finally happened the clan and the converts became

angry towards each other and someone ended up dying. The clan was angry

because someone from the converts had killed a sacred python. The python

was considered to the people of Mbanta "our Father," it was allowed to go where

ever it pleased. Supposably the one who killed the python was Okoli the village

elders were furious, so they decided to outlaw the Christians by not allowing

them into the market to get water or chalk. The Christians became angry and

wanted to beat the villagers however Mr. Kiaga didn't permit it. The clan wasn't

sure of what they where going to do about the church, they decided they would

wait and leave it up to the gods. When the clan had heard the news that Okoli

had died they where happy because his death showed the gods they where still

able to fight their own battles. That is some what strange that they have so many

gods for objects even and animals. Well in every country and culture it is different

and has their on way of thinking what is right.

entry 23

7/8/08
entry 23
page of reflection:157

"The heathen speak nothing but falsehood, only the word

of god is true." Who was the one who said these words it was none other than

Mr. Kiaga, when he was speaking to the outcasts. He had told the outcasts that

the only reason they would be allowed in the church was if they shaved their

hair, because their hair was a symbol for their heathen belief. Although the outcasts

didn't want to for the reason that they where afraid that they would die. This is when

Mr. Kiaga explained that the clan leaders say many lies how he would die for building

his church in the evil forest but he was still alive. Not only that but how he would die if

he would take care of twins but he was still alive. Mr. Kiaga just wanted to tell the

outcasts that even though the village elders say certain things it doesn't mean their

right. He told the outcast the only one that was right was god. The outcast listend and

shaved off their hair and from then where one of the strongest in the new faith. Many

go to this new faith because of the warm welcome they recieve by Mr. Kiaga and

his faith.

entry 22

7/8/08
entry 22
page of reflection:156

The church has had its struggle of difficulties but the reason why

it has become stronger is for the reason they let anyone that wants to join, join.

The outcasts being one of those, they are people who are to take care of the shrines,

not allowed to be married and they live there whole life by the shrine and aren't

allowed to be free till the day they die. This must be a hard life to live being that

you aren't allowed to have contact with anyone else besides other outcasts, and

even when you are buried you are to be buried in the evil forest by other outcasts.

The outcast not only have to live like this but be filthy, they are recognized by their

long dirty tangled hair. The outcasts are in a way slaves for the reason that after them

if they have children their children are to be outcast and so forth after their children as

well. In other words their is no way for them to be free or break the cycle.

For this reason when they came to the church, to see if they

would be accepted the converts moved slighlty away from them. It wasn't until

Mr. Kiaga told them they where welcome to stay. No wonder their has been so

many in the village of Mbanta that have already converted to this new faith.

entry 21

7/8/08
entry 21
page of reflection:154-155

The church in Mbanta wasn't expected to grow especially

since it was in the evil forest. However to the surprise of the village it grew more

and became stronger too. It was said that the the church also came with its on

form of government to protect the followers. Except the with this new church and

the ones that still believed in their gods, it caused controversy. Problems arose there

was an incident that a man was hung for killing a missionary and that twins were being

rescued. Yes there was disputes and anger between the two groups but none of them

could do anything with out a consequence. For instance that if the converts would kill

someone they would have to flee from the clan, for the simple reason that they had

converted they still belonged to the clan. Even though the Christians were causing

problems to the clan they left it alone because they knew how to get rid of them by

driving them out of the clan. What seems that is going to end up happening is the

that the church is going to gain more respect and power from the clan. None the less,

there will still be those villagers who still believe in their gods and ancestors. What is

certain that sooner or later problems will lead to fights between the two groups.

entry 20

7/7/08
entry 20
page of reflection:151-152

Many had joined what the white men called the Christians, and the

and the ones who stayed faithful to their ancestors where completely angry.

Then when one of the cousins passed by the church he seen Nwoye there. When

Amiku, cousin, got home he went to speak to Okonkwo about what he saw. Late

in the afternoon when Nwoye got home his father gripped him by the neck and

choked him, Okonkwo was overcome by fury at the thought of his son being with

the Christians. What was sad was that Okonkwo beat his son with a heavy stick

that was mounted on the wall. Women where screaming of fear, until Uchendu

came in and stopped the whole thing. I think that was Nwoye's final breaking

point and then he ran away and didn't return. Nwoye seeked refuge at the

church, he was welcomed byMr. Kiaga. Nwoye didn't know what it was about

the place but he felt happy that he converted to a new faith. At least he wouldn't

have to worry about being beat by his father, he would go to visit his mother and

siblings. It's probable the reason he felt happy was because he left an abusive father

and was welcomed warmly to this new church.

entry 19

7/7/08
entry 19
page of reflection:146-147

White men had came into the village Mbanta, they came

preaching to the people in town about a trinity. Not only that but he told the

people of Mbanta that they gods weren't alive, there was no such things as

ghosts or spirits. There was nothing to harm them because these gods and

ancestors weren't real just statues. After that statement everyone broke into

laughter, everytime the man would talk he was just made fun of they all

thought he was crazy. Except Nwoye he liked what he heard, because it

questioned the fact of twins being thrown out and Ikemefuna being killed.

Nwoye felt relief of what these white men where saying, however he was

confused about who to follow his families ancestors or this new god. Well

what his father thought about these men was that they were mad. What

Nwoye was probably thinking was that his father would strongly disapprove

of this new god. What was certain was that he like what he heard he described

it as "Drops of frozen rain melting on the dry panting earth." At least now

he seemed to have something of comfort and happiness to listen to.

entry 18

7/7/08
entry 18
page of reflection:135

Uchendu didn't want the sorrow that Okonkwo was feeling for

for himself get in the way of leaving his motherland after seven years. He

reminded him how Okonkwo wasn't the only one that has suffered a great

deal. Uchendu told him he has suffered a great deal as well, he has lost all his

wives and many of his children he has had to bury. If we think about that it

is an extreme pain for a parent to lose just one child now imagine having to

lose many children, and having to bury them yourself. Uchendu is a strong

man because most people would have hung themselves but to this day he

has got through it and is alive. One of Uchendu daughters has suffered

greatly also every time she tries to have a child she has twins, and in the

village twins are seen as something bad, she has to get rid of them. Even

though to Okonkwo has lost a lot, he should look around him. He should

remember that everyone else has had there share of sorrows as well.

Uchendu says Okonkwo should be happy because he was only banished

for seven years there are other men who are banished for a lifetime.

In other words he should be a man and get over it because in seven

years he will get to return to his fatherland.

entry 17

7/2/08
entry 17

page of reflection:133-134

After Okonkwo had told Uchendu the reason for him

seeking refuge in his motherland, Uchendu had invited his entire family to

gather around. He mostly wanted to speak with Okonkwo about the real

reason he and his family where there. It was intresting the way Uchendu

explained why when someone is punished they are to flee to there motherland.

Uchendu explained that a child belongs to his father but when his father beats

he finds comfort from his mother. Or when things are sweet you remain in

your fatherland, and when life is bitter you seek refuge from you mother in

your motherland. However, besides giving him the explanation for

Okonkwo being there he also encouraged him to not let this incident get

in the way with his life after the seven years pass. Uchendu tells him that

a strong man wouldn't let this interfere with his life but he would overcome

it. It seems as if Uchendu is like a role model or even as a father for

Okonkwo because he has done what a father would do for a son that is going

through a hard time.

entry 16

7/2/08
entry 16
page of reflection

Yes it is misfortunate what happened to Okonkwo, him

accidently killing a young girl. Even though that was hard having to start over

his family worked extremely hard to plant there new farm and start there

life over. What is sad though is that Okonkwo had always wanted to be one

of the lords of the land, except now that he was in his motherland he couldn't

do that anymore. He didn't have the same position and social status he did

in his fatherland of Umofia. He was now in a new village of Mbanata. Yes this

was Okonkwo's life goal he had almost achieved until the misfortunate event

that occured. Except all that was left was for Okonkwo to start a new which

he would do, besides he was a man that was made for great things. Okonkwo

had seven years to think of what he would do before he would return to his

fatherland and how he could regain his position that he once had in the clan.

After all there was no where for Okonkwo to go besides up.

entry 15

7/2/08
entry 15
page of reflection:130

Another thing that I greatly admired was the fact that Uchendu

gave Okonkwo a piece of land. The land was to build Okonkwo's compound with huts

for his wives. That wasn't the only thing that Uchendu gave to Okonkwo he also gave

him a piece of land for planting the crops. What was nice of Uchendu he gave all this

to Okonkwo for free. Well at least it can be assumed because for the simple fact that

they are family and Uchendu never said anything about him paying him back. He

took the land and made the best of it for the reason that he put his own compound

and huts for his wives. Okonkowo would have to act quickly now that the raining

season was coming he would have to provide food for his family. By building the

compound and preparing the soil for planting the crops this demonstrates the

gratitude he had toward his uncle Uchendu.

entry 14

7/2/08
entry 14
page of reflection:129

As we already know that Okonkwo was to flee from his father

land and go to his motherland. He was recieved by his uncle Uchendu. Uchendu

was his mother's youngest brother and one of the oldest still alive from his family.

Okonkwo's mother had died many years ago when Okonkwo was just a

boy. Now instead of coming to burry his mother he was there to seek refuge

not only for himself but his family as well. No questions asked or anything

Uchendu recieved him with open arms. He seen the grief that Okonkwo

was feeling at the time and he welcome him and his entire family to

stay in his household. Which is something admirable he did taking

in someone that is family without juding them or questioning them

for the reason that they are there.

entry 13

7/1/08
entry 13
page of reflection:124

A tragidy had a occured you could say, Okonkwo had accidentally

shot young women during the funeral of Ezeudu. The punishment for something

like this to occur was to leave to there motherland for seven years. The

punishment was from the earth goddess, not to mention that the

property would be destroyed there animals would be killed

there yams burned, and there compound destroyed too. It was

a complete accident what had happend which came with a sever punishment.

Okonkwo and his family had to flee to his motherland, he was

going to have to start over, gain respect amongst those in the village,

and provide a home and food for his family of three wives with many

children. What must have made things worse for Okonkwo was that his life goal was

to get all four titles of the clan which now seemed to be precluded .

His motherland was where his mother was from before she was married,

in this case his motherland was in Mbanta.

entry 12

7/1/08
entry 12

page of reflection:121

It was early morning and the first cock hadn't crowed, the village of

Umofia was still asleep. Then they were awaken by the ekwe ( a type of muscial

drum) everybody understood what the sounds of the drum meant. All that was

heard was the sound of women crying and men listening desperately to know

what was going on. They mentioned Umofia obodo dike meaning "the Land of

the Brave." All the men and women who lived in the village of Umofia listened

even more and there was great suspense. They finally mentioned the name of

Ezeudu he was dead. Yes it is true that Ezeudu may have died but it can be

implied that he lived a fine life. He had taken three out of four titles which was

rare and seen as admirable, because after one obtains all four they become

the ruler of the land. He was highly respected amongst the nine villages.

Everybody attended his funeral and everyone that was there could say that

he was a great man. His funeral was no ordinary funeral but a warriors

funeral since morning till night many warriors came to the funeral. Not only

was it people and warriors from other villages but ancestors as well.

Ezeudu was one of the oldest men of the clan so yes it can be said that he

lived life to its fullest.

entry 11

6/30/08
entry 11
page of reflection:76-77

Ezinma only daughter of Ekwefi was ten and dying she was dying of

fever. Ekwefi was Okonkwo's second wife when she was recently married to

Okonkwo she had children but at birth most of them died or months afterwards

of birth. This caused Ekwefia to become a bitter woman because all of Okonkwo's

other wives were having children and they were healthy. She fell into a depression

you could say, because after she would have child she would give it a name such

as ''Death may it please himself,'' refering the death that will occur to her child

which did. She had ten children and nine died. Finally, when Ezinma was born

she lived up to six years and then ten years and her mother was full of

happiness again. Except now Ezinma was dying of fever so she told Okonkwo

to help her to her bring the fever down. Okonkwo went outside to go get an

herb that was used to get rid of the fever. They finally got rid of the fever, but

mean while Ekwefi must have felt great anxiety because there was a great

risk her only daughter could have died. Especially, when it had happen to her

many times before with her other children. After the fever had subsided Ekwefi

felt relief because her daughter was going to be okay.

entry 10

6/25/08
entry 10
page of reflection:71

Ikemefuna's death was recent so for Okonkwo to get it off his mind

the death of Ikemefuna, he went to go see one of his friends Obierika. One of

his daughters was to be married her name Akueke she was sixteen, she was

to be married to Ibe who was about twenty-five. However this age difference may

not be a big deal to this culture or seen as strange, but my opinion is that it would

be strange to be married to someone that is more than five years older than me.

Not only that but that you are being sold for a price to some stranger that you really

don't know just have seen a few times. After you are bought and taken away to live

with your husband you know belong to him. Except to the people in this culture

it is seen as perfectly normal to be sold for a certain bag of cowries and palm

wine. What I found interesting is how the brides to be get to dress up for a certain

time before their official marriage with there coiffure, patterns painted on the

body,and of all sorts jewelry. We can see how different cultures have different

customs on many things one being marriage, which is fascinating to learn

about.

entry 9

6/24/08
entry 9
Page of reflection: 63-65

Three years had already passed and as we know Ikemefuna had became

part of the family. The reason being because Ikemefuna was being compensated

for his home village killing a women. When the boy was taken to the village of

Umuofia the village elders didn't know what to do with him so they decided

that Okonkwo was to take care of him. Well know that three years had gone

by like a mentioned earlier one of the village elders told him that the goddess

of the oricals wanted the boy to be killed because the women was killed.

How could Okonkwo let this happen to what he inside considered his own

son, heartbreaking that is how he took it. When he found out that the village

elders took him outside the village of Umuofia. For the past days Okonkwo

couldn't eat or sleep and the he felt like a drunk giant from drinking palm

wine. All the work that needed to be done around the compound was already

done, for that reason Okonkwo couldn't get his mind off of thinking about

Ikemefuna. Okonkwo even asked himself why does it bother him that the boy

was killed if he had already killed five men himself in battle, what was one more

to add to his list. The truth was that Okonkwo really loved Ikemefuna because

he was like a son to him whether he admitted it or not.

entry 8

6/23/08
entry 8
page of reflection:29

It was during the week of peace and Okonkwo had broken that peace.

As a consequence the priest of the earth goddess, Ezeani, punished Okonkwo

for beating his wife. Even the Okonkwo had good reason to beat his youngest

wife. She hadn't brought him his afternoon meal and he got tired of waiting so

he went into her hut. Except she wasn't there and on top of that she hadn't fed

her children yet which made him more furious. Turns out Ojiugo, the youngest

wife, went to go get her hair braided. Even though she did act irresponsible that

shouldn't be a good reason to beat your wife, actually there is no good reason to

beat your wife that is just wrong. It doesn't matter the reason for what your

wife did there is no right in hitting or beating her.

entry 7

6/18/08
entry 7
page of reflection:28

Ikemefuna was to be taken care of by Okonkwo, and after a while

of living in the household he became very popular among the children. Especially

Okonkwo's oldest son Nwoye. To Nwoye Ikemefuna was like his older brother, he

learned many things from Ikemefuna, and they became inseparable. Even Okonkwo

became fond of Ikemefuna. Except, he never showed this proudness he had of

Ikemefuna the only emotion he showed was anger. In Okonkwo's head to show

affection was a sign of weakness. In his mind the only thing that was to be

demonstrated was strength. What is interesting is Ikemefuna became close

to Okonkwo to the point where he called him father. Which of course Okonkwo

was proud of.

entry 6

6/17/08
entry 6
page of reflection: 24

It was many years ago during the time of the raining season. Okonkwo's father

had already past away and Okonkwo had to take care of his mother and sister.

As I said before the many struggles that Okonkwo had to go through in order

to have a prosperous future. This is one of the many struggles it was

one of the worst planting season for the yams. Okonkwo had borrowed seeds

to plant yams from a man which was considered wealthy in his village.

He borrowed 800 seeds. In the first weeks of the raining season he planted

the first few hundred seeds, everything was going well except that it was

extremely hot and there was no rain. So what ended up happening was that

the yams had grew partically but with lack of rain they ended up dying.

After a few weeks had past Okonkwo decided to plant the other 400 yams

that he promised the man. Only this time there was rain and the yams did

grow the only problem was that it didn't stop raining so what ever little

the yams had grown the rain drowend them. The worst of all was that this

didn't only happen to Okonkwo but to the whole village. It was such a tragic

year that he remembers that a man ended up hanging himself of despair.

Even to this day Okonkwo remembers how he survived that horrible yea,

and every time he thinks of it he gets a cold shiver. He was even surprised

of himself for not sinking under all the despair.

entry 5

6/16/08
entry 5
page of reflection:18

What is admirable about Okonkwo is that even though he had

a rough start in life and didn't have the same oppurtinities as many other young

men in his village. He didn't get to inherit anything not a barn, a wife, or a title.

He had to work hard and with great determination in order to set a foundation

for a better future. The passion that moved him was not ending up like his father's

life and having a shameful death. A death that he had to die outside his home in the

Evil Forest because his stomach had swelled. With this great determination that

Okonkwo had he ended up with three wives, eight children and three barns full of

yams. However, his future didn't stop there he got the title of being the best wrestler

in the nine villages and beyond. This to me is admirable for someone to overcome

these obstacules and start fresh, instead of not trying at all.

entry 4

6/14/08
entry 4
page of reflection: 13

As we already know that Okonkwo has always been dominated with the
fear of resembling his father. He has led his family with a heavy hand by not
tolerating any laziness from any of his children; especially his oldest son
Nwoye. During the planting season is when Okonkwo is a hard worker and
doesn't get tired easily.Well of course he wouldn't he is a large and strong man. Except his wives and children aren't as strong as Okonkwo, but they dare not complain because they live in fear of him. Well, at least they don't complain out loud or to his face. It is said that when he is sleeping profundly that all of them can hear him breathing loudly they are still frightened by him. Like I said earlier when one of his oldest sons Nwoye began to show signs of laziness this is when Okonkwo decided to beat him. Although what appeared to be signs of laziness, to Okonkwo was actually the beginning stages of his sons teenage years. His oldest son was now twelve.

entry 3

6/13/08
entry 3
page of reflection: 15

Yes it is a tragidy that they killed a women in the village of Mbaino.

As a result the village of Umufia decided that it would only be fair if Mbaino

in return brought a virgin women to replace the wife that was killed, and a young

boy to be sacraficed. This young boy is Nwoye age fifteen, he was taken away from

his family. What is even worse was that he had no clue what was going to

happen to him or to his family, especially to his mother and baby sister of

three years old. He was taken away by some men that came in the middle

of the night and took him away from his family. Once he got to the village of

Umofia the village elders told Okonkwo to take care of the boy because they

didn't know what they would do with him yet. This feeling that Ikemefuna

must have felt when his father handed him over to this men that he had no

idea who they where. Not only that but being taken to a place you don't know,

living with a family that is not yours, and having the feeling that you will never

see your family again.

entry 2

6/12/08
entry 2

page of reflection:13

What is interesting about Okonkwo is that he acts to be cruel and very

masculine, for the reason that deep down he is driven by the fear of resembling

his father Unoke. Unoke being know through out the community as basically a

lazy bumb. For this reason Okonkwo rules his household with a heavy hand.

And because of this internal fear Okonwo is driven with a passion to hate

everything his father loved, which is absurd, because one of the things

his father loved is gentleness. Why might Okonkwo be driven with such great

passion, because of an incident that happened to Okonkwo in his childhood.

When he was young a playmate told him that his father was a agbala meaning

a man without a title; which is something shameful in there village of Umofia.

Ever since, that moment Okonkwo made sure he wouldn't end up like his

father Unoke.

Entry 1

6/12/08
Entry 1
pages of reflection:4-5







At the beginning of the book Things Fall Apart, it describes the feelings that one of




the main characters Okonkwo has towards his father Unoke. Except, this feeling that the son has




toward his father aren't usual father son feeling. In this case Okonkwo is not only ashamed of his




father but also has extreme anger toward him. For the reasons that his father is lazy and only




thinks about today and doesn't think about tomorrow. In addition, that he was in debt to many




of the people in his community. The sad part however, is that Okonkwo is still ashamed and




angry towards his father even though he has past away at least ten years ago. Not only this but




okonkwo has these feelings because he is scared of ending up like his father lazy and living his




family in debt.