Shavonne.Henry.Jocelyn.IPSS.11-13

Points: 1. Fragmented sentences not only allow ignorant readers (in referral to those from Heart of Darkness) to learn about the culture easier, but in contrast, it establishes how the reader doesn't really know anything about the culture (as in truth, it is much more complex)

2. Part 1 is used to give an overview of the culture, it is used to correct the misconceptions of Igbo culture. It is to educate the reader, for them to learn about Igbo customs (such as marriages, funerals, the value of men and women), before the story is actually continued in latter parts.

3, Dance is contrasted in both the marriage and funeral scene, as it is a reflection of Igbo culture and history since they do not actually have a written language of their own, dance is used to convey these things.

Sentences: 1. " If I hold her hand she says, 'don't touch!' If I hold her foot She says, 'Don't Touch' But when I hold her waist-beads She pretends not to know." p.118

2. "Ee-e-e!" p. 117