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.