Things+Fall+Apart++Part+2

York Carter 10-28-09 Honors English Questions:

1) Okonkwo takes his family to the motherland because this particular “motherland” seen as a safety zone for children undergoing pressuring events. It's stated that stressed out children are under the care/possession of their father, for their mother is the one who consoles them. It would seem sensible to say that the stressed out Okonkwo is in his "fatherland", and has sought for refuge from his motherland. Okonkwo reminisces about his fatherland, which would cause his distress, and in response. Okonkwo's uncle, Uchendu, gave him good care, and comfort; this included the bestowal of a farm upon him.

3) Basically, Uchendu implies/states that the white man's death was uncalled for, and outright capricious. I agree with this. I believe that the death was unjustified, and that it didn't have to happen. As per Okonkwo, he felt that it would be logical for them to have come armed. The action I feel would be the wisest would arriving armed, while taking precaution, and apprehend the white man, rather than killing him on the spot. Though that particular action was not taken by any of those involved, the actions that were taken were inconclusive considering the white man's intentions were unknown at the time.

4) The occasion for Obierika to visit Okonwko is to bring him cowries, which is African Currency. The reason for this is that Obierika has been selling goods on the behalf of Okonkwo in Inguedo. Such items would include yams. The occasion for the second visit is just a verification of whether or not Nwoye is among the Christian missionaries, as well as to make sure the Efulefu has completed the conversion process. The sources of the misunderstandings traces to when the translator mistakes "myself" for "my butt", which causes the Igbo villages to believe the missionaries are a joke. The Osu and Efulefu convert because they're seen as "untouchables" in their current society, perhaps. The reason for Nyoye being intrigued by Christianity is that, unlike the main religion in African society to which they follow, it does not endorse, or justify meaningless murders/deaths.

5) the people of Mbanta are fine with allowing the Christians to stay in the "Evil" Forest, because they believed that the spirits of the forest would pursue them, and ultimately murder them (To me that sounds slightly odd). Following Christianity would mean being monotheistic, or believing in one god only. The religion of Mbanta would involve speaking a different dialect. It is also polytheistic, meaning the followers believe in many gods.

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