This chapter talks mostly about the Feast of the New Yam. It is a festival that takes place before the harvesting of the crops, to give thanks to Ani for their crops. It also explains some of the legend behind it and talks about the events that take place during the feast time.
Again, in this chapter, Okonkwo lost his temper, real shocker. It seems like every chapter, he loses his temper. While every one is upbeat and joyous, talking about relations that were coming, Okonkwo, found an outlet for his anger, a few leaves were missing off the banana tree and was used for wrapping food. He found out that it was his second wife, Ekwefi. He went off in a storm got his shotgun and said he was going hunting, and he actually shot at Ekwefi, luckily he missed.
We also met Ekwefi and her daughter, Ezinma. We learned a little about Ekwefi's background, where she's from, that she left her first husband and came to live with Okonkwo. Also, we learned that each wife makes a dish for Okonkwo at each meal time, while a child from each wife takes it to him.
I think it was very wrong for Okonkwo to shot at his wife like that. Not only did it scare her but also every one else in the family. I just wonder what his punishment would have been if he did shoot her.
3 comments:
Yea, I agree with you about Okonkwo losing his temper. To me, it's just getting old. I can't stand it when people are actually like that in real life, and it is starting to get annoying reading about it all the time. I also wonder what would have happened if he shot his wife... that would have been an interesting twist, ha.
Okonkwo does have temper issues. You can see this gets him into serious trouble later in the book. Shooting at your wife (and missing) is a major sign you need some sort of mental help.
Ekwefi is a neat character, but she sure puts up with a lot. Ezinma is Okokwo's favorite, but you know having him as a Dad is probably going to mess her up. Give it time.
Mr. Farrell
I can not believe he shot at his wife that is crazy he totally needs some anger management classes. He just needs to chill out some times. The Feast of the New Yams sounds a lot like Thanksgiving only it would be neat to watch a wrestling match after it though.
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