Things Fall Apart Thoughts

As I've read Things Fall Apart I've come to the realization that this book doesn't particularly spark my interest, however I do think it's educational when it comes to the dynamics of Nigerian culture. It's interesting to read about how impactful spiritual beliefs are on the Igbo people's every day and future life. Also how yams are placed at the same level of greatness and the littlest things such as that can define a person. When it comes to the main character Okonkwo I genuinely don't have any positive things to say about his character. I don't see him as powerful even though I'm aware in that era he was seen as someone deserving of respect, strong, and brave. However he's stubborn, emotionless, malicious, hot-headed, disrespectful, judgmental, etc., he may ne strong physically but mentally he's the weakest of them all. He continuously disrespects others and his own gods and doesn't seem to learn from his actions, I can only see that going very wrong for him. I would speak on him beating his wife and children but that was very normalized at that time period, it's only controversial to us because of the century we live in so I understand that beating will be continuously dismissed and accepted throughout this book. As for Nwoye we finally see a shift in the characters, he stands out because he is not similar to every other boy and man around him, he contains emotion and empathy. I'm intrigued by this new character and can't wait to see what new aspects he offers in this book. Overall this book has gave me new insight into a unique culture and society and I interested to see how certain characters and the Igbo people develop and work through changes.