Tuesday, November 20, 2007
My thoughts on Things Fall Apart
In our sophomore English class we are currently reading Things Fall Apart. So far this book is pretty boring, it has yet to really pick up and get going. though we have only read about 4 chapters so far. I think Okonkwo really just needs to show some emotion some time, its seems like the other men in the village arnt as hard on there familys as he is, and maby if he calms down a little bit peopls would like him a bit more and he would have an even higher status in his village. Okonkwo's father was really easy going and emotional so i think that that may be somthing that his holding back Okonkwo from being more friendly. So far the only problems i have with this book is that Okonkwo is such a jerk to every one.
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Kait,
This is a good post. It was specific and thoughtful. I really liked how you included many of your own thoughts about Okonkwo and what motivates him.
I am curious as to why you think Okonkwo would want to be more popular? Yes, he does indeed seem to care what others think about him, but only to the extent that they respect and honor him. Being liked as a fun and friendly guy doesn't seem to be a priority for him? What might that indicate about the differences in his culture and ours?
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