HeRa.Valerie.Jerry.IPSS.11-13


 * Important Points**

The significance of masculinity is portrayed in the funeral scene. At the funeral, men of all ages from all around visit and pay their respects to the dead in their warrior garb. Their attire illustrates the value placed on masculinity and the spirit of the warrior. In reverse, since masculinity is so highly regarded in the tribes, the inclusion of the concept of warrior in the funeral also consolidates the importance of the funeral itself.

The vibrance and diversity of the culture / response to western depictions of Africa. Achebe provides a non-biased view of the Igbo culture. Unlike any other western depictions of Africa, he describes both the positives and negatives of their society, providing a complete/balanced view of their culture. Achebe incorporates little details such as the anecdotes/stories to show their fear, values and emotions. <- more human.

The value of women is shown in the Uri ceremony - the practice of paying the bride price adds more importance to the value of women. Igbo people criticize another village's lack of respect for women ("All their customs are upside-down. They do not decide bride-price as we do, with sticks. They haggle and bargain as if they were buying a goat or a cow in a market."")


 * Significant Sentences**

"She knew her daughter was safe." Page 108 -Trust in Okonkwo -Masculinity -Characteristics revealed

" A man who makes trouble for others is also making it for himself". Page 97 - Proverb from a folktale. - Vibrance to culture.