Saturday, February 2, 2008

TFA Chapter 21

Chapter 21 starts off by saying that basically there were people that disagreed with Okonkwo as far as not liking the Christians. It introduces a man named Mr. Brown that a lot of people in the village start becoming faund of, because he isn't trying to intrude on anyone or upset anyone in the town. In this chapter Mr. Brown is trying to explain to Akunna that there is only one God and that he believes in false gods. Akunna doesn't believe him. Mr. Brown also explains that in the future the leaders of the land will be men and women that know how to read and write. If they do not then other people will come and take over their land. I agree with him 100%. I think reading and writing is a major deal in these towns. They have to know how to communicate if other people show up. He started encouraging people to come to his school and listen to what he would say. Many of them would become teachers, court messengers, or even a court clerk. It was kind of drepessing when Okonkwo returned because it was like no one even noticed that he was gone. I kind of felt bad for him at this point.

2 comments:

Lisa said...

I know what you mean. I really don't like Okonkwo, but I did feel bad. I guess everyone else has so much on their plates that they didn't even notice. I think that the tribe should learn to read and write as well. They will definitely need this in the future if more people come.

the sheeman said...

I thought Mr. Brown was awesome. what a guy. I a\was not surprised at okonkwos hatred of him tho9ugh. didint the man take okonkwos son from his peoples religion. Still an excellent chapter.