Chapter 19

I knew that at the end of his exile he would go back to his fatherland. I was shocked that Okonkwo held a feast for his kinsmen, but I guess they are his family and have helped him through his seven years of exile. I think the missionaries are starting to take a great toll on the younger generation, and this is not a good thing for the African tribes. Their religion is in danger if they cannot draw the young people away from the christian faith. It didn't surprise me only that Okonkwo regreted having to spend the seven years in his motherland. It basically destroyed his goal of becoming a lord of the Umuofia, and he had to spend his time with such un-masculine people. I think that is a little harsh of him. Umuofia is a tribe known for its warriors, but that doesn't mean that every tribe has to be as violent. There are other ways of settling disagreements, but Okonkwo apparently cannot see these ways. I lost some respect for him when he said this about the tribe that has welcomed him into the communtiy and gave him yams and shelter. I guess its just his true personality.