Questions: Part III
1. Achebe brought in the Europeans at the end to show the power of influence. These men slowly took over the villages, and they tore apart families. Achebe wanted to show how quickly the village fell apart. Bringing the Europeans gave us the opportunity to see how the Igbo people handled violence or the decision to take action. Achebe ironically brought the men in right after Okonkwo was exiled from his fatherland. Okonkwo was a strong man and would have never allowed these men into the village.
2. The people of Umuofia lost there voice in the seven years Okonkwo was gone. Many of the men became cowards and did not stand up for themselves. They allowed their village and homeland to be taken over by the Europeans. The people of Umuofia took the foreigners for granted and did not realize the consequences that were to come to them. Some people who still believed in the Umuofia customs enjoyed the presence of the Christians because they brought trade stores. Those people were thinking of themselves and not the well-being of the community.
3. The court messengers transfer information from the commissioner to the leaders of Umuofia. They are also guards at the prison created by the Europeans. When someone violates one of the white man's laws, he is taken to Umuru to be hanged. However, the customs of Umuofia are different. When someone does wrong, he is to either offer sacrifices or exiled.
4. Obierika says "'it is too late'" because if they go to war with the Christians, they will be killing their brothers or children who have converted. The people of Umuofia are greatly outnumbered and the village will be destroyed like Abame. The white men were clever because they came to the village quiet and discreet. That gave them an innocent and harmless look so the leaders allowed them to stay. Obierika may be considered a transitional figure because he thinks fighting will not solve this problem. He has already lost hope for the village.
5. Mr. Smith was not as friendly as Mr. Brown. Mr. Smith did not understand the people of Umuofia as well, and he was not as brave or clever. Akunna and Mr. Brown's discussion showed the major differences in the two religions. It also gave us the idea that people with different religions can still be friends. Enoch killed a spirit when he took off the mask of an egwugwu. Severe consequences come to someone who does this. The two religions do not understand each other's customs and importance of certain ceremonies.
6. The white men offer the opportunity of a good education and new trade stores. This is important to some people, but it is not important to Okonkwo. Some of the people want their children to learn how to read and write. Therefore, they send their children to Mr. Brown's school. Mr. Brown will teach stories of his religion along with basic school curriculum. This strengthens the amount of people converting to his ways.
7. The District Commissioner said he wanted his twelve men to hear the stories being told by the men. Instead, the twelve men overpowered the leaders and handcuffed them. Okonkwo is very disturbed by this and tries to hold back his anger. He killed the messenger out of frustration, and he thought that they were going to go to war against the men anyway. Okonkwo knew he was going to be hanged, and he wanted to send a message to his people. When he committed suicide, he was trying to show the people of Umuofia that the village is being destroyed. He is isolated because he committed a great offence. I consider him a tragic hero. He tried to speak for his people and ancestors, yet no one would listen. Therefore, he had to committ the offence to open their eyes once again.
8. The District Commissioner will create a mockery of Okonkwo. He will be made into a despised and foolish character in a small portion of a novel. Achebe follows the same religion of Okonkwo. Achebe understood him and his actions. The District Commissioner did not. There was much more to Okonkwo then his tragic death and harsh action. He dealt with many problems and led a life full greatness. A life that some people looked past like the Europeans.
9. Things fell apart in this novel because the people lost their voice. They allowed themselves to be pushed around and taken over. They let fear get in the way of what was right. The people also judged the Europeans as foolish and took them for granted. The novel sends the message to stand up for yourselves and to not judge. When doing so, you are not only hurting yourself but a large group of people.
10. The African English cross helps english speakers relate to the tribes on a more intimate level. It gives us the opportunity to understand where the Igbo people come from and their traditions. Throughout the book, we compare and contrast our lives to the lives of the Igbo's. The cross is basically to create a familiar atmosphere for those of us not used to their culture. Therefore, the amount of readers are not limited to a certain group of people.
1. Achebe brought in the Europeans at the end to show the power of influence. These men slowly took over the villages, and they tore apart families. Achebe wanted to show how quickly the village fell apart. Bringing the Europeans gave us the opportunity to see how the Igbo people handled violence or the decision to take action. Achebe ironically brought the men in right after Okonkwo was exiled from his fatherland. Okonkwo was a strong man and would have never allowed these men into the village.
2. The people of Umuofia lost there voice in the seven years Okonkwo was gone. Many of the men became cowards and did not stand up for themselves. They allowed their village and homeland to be taken over by the Europeans. The people of Umuofia took the foreigners for granted and did not realize the consequences that were to come to them. Some people who still believed in the Umuofia customs enjoyed the presence of the Christians because they brought trade stores. Those people were thinking of themselves and not the well-being of the community.
3. The court messengers transfer information from the commissioner to the leaders of Umuofia. They are also guards at the prison created by the Europeans. When someone violates one of the white man's laws, he is taken to Umuru to be hanged. However, the customs of Umuofia are different. When someone does wrong, he is to either offer sacrifices or exiled.
4. Obierika says "'it is too late'" because if they go to war with the Christians, they will be killing their brothers or children who have converted. The people of Umuofia are greatly outnumbered and the village will be destroyed like Abame. The white men were clever because they came to the village quiet and discreet. That gave them an innocent and harmless look so the leaders allowed them to stay. Obierika may be considered a transitional figure because he thinks fighting will not solve this problem. He has already lost hope for the village.
5. Mr. Smith was not as friendly as Mr. Brown. Mr. Smith did not understand the people of Umuofia as well, and he was not as brave or clever. Akunna and Mr. Brown's discussion showed the major differences in the two religions. It also gave us the idea that people with different religions can still be friends. Enoch killed a spirit when he took off the mask of an egwugwu. Severe consequences come to someone who does this. The two religions do not understand each other's customs and importance of certain ceremonies.
6. The white men offer the opportunity of a good education and new trade stores. This is important to some people, but it is not important to Okonkwo. Some of the people want their children to learn how to read and write. Therefore, they send their children to Mr. Brown's school. Mr. Brown will teach stories of his religion along with basic school curriculum. This strengthens the amount of people converting to his ways.
7. The District Commissioner said he wanted his twelve men to hear the stories being told by the men. Instead, the twelve men overpowered the leaders and handcuffed them. Okonkwo is very disturbed by this and tries to hold back his anger. He killed the messenger out of frustration, and he thought that they were going to go to war against the men anyway. Okonkwo knew he was going to be hanged, and he wanted to send a message to his people. When he committed suicide, he was trying to show the people of Umuofia that the village is being destroyed. He is isolated because he committed a great offence. I consider him a tragic hero. He tried to speak for his people and ancestors, yet no one would listen. Therefore, he had to committ the offence to open their eyes once again.
8. The District Commissioner will create a mockery of Okonkwo. He will be made into a despised and foolish character in a small portion of a novel. Achebe follows the same religion of Okonkwo. Achebe understood him and his actions. The District Commissioner did not. There was much more to Okonkwo then his tragic death and harsh action. He dealt with many problems and led a life full greatness. A life that some people looked past like the Europeans.
9. Things fell apart in this novel because the people lost their voice. They allowed themselves to be pushed around and taken over. They let fear get in the way of what was right. The people also judged the Europeans as foolish and took them for granted. The novel sends the message to stand up for yourselves and to not judge. When doing so, you are not only hurting yourself but a large group of people.
10. The African English cross helps english speakers relate to the tribes on a more intimate level. It gives us the opportunity to understand where the Igbo people come from and their traditions. Throughout the book, we compare and contrast our lives to the lives of the Igbo's. The cross is basically to create a familiar atmosphere for those of us not used to their culture. Therefore, the amount of readers are not limited to a certain group of people.
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