Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Okonkwo Just Another Father
In thius chapter not only are we reminded of how great a warrior Okonkwo is, but also that he is a father. Prior to this chapter Ezinma had been taken by Chielo to see Agbala. At first it had seemed as if Okonkwo was not worried for his daughter, but we are later informed that he had made not just one, but four trips to the shrine where he expected Ezinma and Chielo to be. He made "manly intervals" to the shrine because he was "gravely worried" for his daughter like any father would be. In the marriage celebration we are reminded numerously of Okonkwo's greatness as a warrior. Do you think society plays a part in why Okonkwo has to act so "manly," since his reputation is of a great warrior?
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