entry 20

7/7/08
entry 20
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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.