Chapter 6

This chapter is about the actual wrestling match. I see why the Umuofia village is known for having a strong military. They have a time in their feast to dedicate to a battle between two young men. The whole village gathers around the ilo to watch the match, and it is the favorite part of the feast for many people.

I think that it is interesting that the drums are considered as the heart of the wrestling match. The drummers began around noon when the match didn't even start until dusk. That would be a long time to keep a steady drum beat. It is weird that the actual wrestling event is after a few smaller matches. Why do these matches even take place? I guess that it could be a way to see what the future warriors will be like in the village. I think that any village that bases a part of its festival on wrestling matches shows that it is a village that is not afraid to fight. That could be a reason why Okonkwo is so violent. For so long, he has strived to become a respected member of the community, and if violence is a part of the community, he would have to show some violence to be accepted.