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Briefly describe Okondwo and Umuofia.
“If ever a man deserved his success, that man was Okonkwo. At an early age he had achieved fame as the greatest wrestler in all the land. That was not luck. At the most one could say that his chi or personal god was good. But the Ibo people have a proverb that when a man say yes his chi says yes also. Okonkwo said yes very strongly; so his chi agreed. And not only his chi but his clan too, because it judged a man by the work of his hands.”
Overview of missionaries entering
Thesis statement describing the elements of each culture, their clash, and how the English destroyed the spirit of an entire culture by imposing theirs. This collapsing culture and broken spirit of the clans led to the suicide of Okondwo.
Body Paragraph 1 – Okondwo’s Culture
Perception of Masculinity (Gender Roles)
“Perhaps down in his heart Okonkwo was not a cruel man. But his whole life was dominated by fear, the fear of failure and of weakness.”
“To show affection was a sign of weakness; the only thing worth demonstrating was strength.”
“No matter how prosperous a man was, if he was unable to rule his women and his children (and especially his women) he was not really a man.”
Traditions & Societal Status
Taking titles and marrying multiple wives is the ultimate goal.
“Having spoken plainly so far, Okoye said the next half a dozen sentences in proverbs. Among the Ibo the art of conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten.”
Spirituality
“When a man is at peace with his gods and ancestors, his harvest will be good or bad according to the strength of his arm.”
Oracle (messenger of God) - “And in fairness to Umuofia it should