Thursday, February 7, 2008
Chapter Fourteen
In this chapter, Okonkwo arrives in Mbanta, and his uncle, Uchendu, helps him set up his new compound, while his cousins give him yams to start his new crops when the time comes. It also says that Uchendu does not ask why he has come, because he already had an idea of what happened and Okonkwo told him the next day. Then Amikwu, Uchendu’s youngest of the five sons was marrying a new wife. After this ceremony, Uchendu explains why Okonkwo has come to live in Mbanta. The questions that he asks Okonkwo are confusing to me because I don’t get how they directly pertain to the situation. Is it explaining the importance of women in their society? If it is, will this open up Okonkwo’s eyes to see that he should not threaten his wives the way he does?
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The Uncle is an interesting character. I get the feeling that many in Okonkwo's Mother's village don't have as high respect for him. I think the Uncle tells him off at some point right?
I read the book over a year ago, so I can't seem to remember the specific answers you are referring to? Maybe you can ask me in class and I'll see what I can do.
Sorry I can't be of more specific help here.
Mr. Farrell
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