I found it weird to think that anyone would be able to sit back and drink palm wine out of a human head. Wow, that would have to be disgusting. Other than that, Okonkwo seems to be the polar opposite of his father. It even said his worst fear of all is to become his father. Out of curiosity, what was Okonkwo's mother like? I don't remember her being mentioned except for when Achebe was describing how Unoka's wife and children starved because of his debts. Is this a representation of how Okonkwo does not view women as equals to men? Is that why he does not talk about his mother? Did she die while he was still young?
I think that Okonkwo is going to become attached to Ikemefuna and treat him like a son because to me Okonkwo seems to be the type of man who respects anyone who is willing to do hard work. I think that Ikemefuna is so afraid to be in an unknown situation that he will do anything to please. That is why I think that he will do well in Okonkwo's care.
I think that Okonkwo is not as cold-hearted as Achebe describes him. I think that he feels he has to be tough so that he will not end up like his father. I think that inside of him he is a caring person, but he refuses to show his emotions because this is a sign of weakness. I think that Okonkwo's pride is going to hurt him later on. I think his goal of remaining strong and hard-working throughout life is going to be his downfall in the end.
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I think that Okonkwo needs to show him emotion to his family because his son is starting to become depressed which can only lead to bad things. He will only resent his father and the chain will keep going. That is a good question about Okonkwo's mom. I don't know if it's just me but it seems like Achebe doesn't really describe any woman in depth which may suggest something about that whole culture.
Some of their customs are indeed weird or strange to us. (human head) I don't recall it stating much about his mother, as females seem to take a less prominent role in Achebe's writing. You can definitely see Okonkwo's struggle to avoid his father's lifestyle and fate.
I think it is a sexist society, where women are thought very little of. This is clearly seen in Oknokwo's attitude towards his wives.
I like how you point out the prediction of..."I think that Okonkwo is going to become attached to Ikemefuna and treat him like a son because to me Okonkwo seems to be the type of man who respects anyone who is willing to do hard work." I want you to remember this prediction for the coming chapters.
I also agree with your assessment that Ikemefuna is scared to death as a captive, she he is trying to please everybody and fit into his new society.
I predict your opinion of Okonkwo will change throughout the book. Some chapters you'll like him, and other chapters you will maybe not. It's an interesting character that Achebe has created. Is he a hero? Is he a bad guy?
WOW!!! The ending of your comment:
"I think that Okonkwo's pride is going to hurt him later on. I think his goal of remaining strong and hard-working throughout life is going to be his downfall in the end."
Just remember you wrote this when you reach the end of the book. :-)
Mr. Farrell
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