Friday, December 14, 2018

TFA #2

 The ending of the book was shocking more specifically how Okonkwo committed suicide. He came off as strong and independent and showed very little affection. But what I thought as I read this was that people who seem like they don't need anybody and are strong also have their problems but they choose to keep it inside. Okonkwo weaknesses overpowered the fear of anything brought him down and he also never talked about his issues they just built up. Even though Okonkwo was harsh I had sympathy for him when he was exiled for seven years just because he accidentally killed a young boy from a clan. It wasn't fair to him especially when it was never on purpose I think this brought him down and after this incident, he went downfall. I also feel bad about Nwoye's situation he got excluded from his own father because they didn't agree with everything. Nwoye finally finds a safe place and feels a connection with Christianity which I think is good for him because he won't end up like Okonkwo and be able to express himself. He won't be judged by it or we considered weak or a woman just because he has feelings. I feel it's good when people have a sanctuary place where they are themselves and feel comfortable.

3 comments:

  1. I agree with every point you made, especially the one where you mention that the people who most look like they are strong, confident, and have their life together, can be the one who are the most afraid and vulnerable but are jut afraid to show it. I really enjoyed reading your post!

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  2. Mercedes, I also felt really bad about when Nwoye separated from Okonkwo. I think that at some point Nwoye just got tired of his father treating him like he did so he just went his separate way. Your post was really interesting!!

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