entry 7

6/18/08
entry 7
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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.