Journals

Date: July 17 2008

Entry #4

Page #18

Reflection:

This part of the story is telling how Unoka's downfall is creating Okonkwo's life. He says that he did not have a normal childhood. He did not inherit a barn or land, a title, nor even a young wife. But it says he makes this his advantage and sets down a powerful foundation for a prosporous future. I feel this is smart because again he is learning from his father's mistakes and he is making a better future for his children. This is just like alot of families today. They have nothing and are trying to keep their family alive and well and trying to provide the best for their kids.

Page #20

Reflection:

All the people in the village are conversating and the subject of the Oracle pops up. He is the one that knows all and can do great things. He can basically talk to the gods. They believe that Unoka went to the Oracle. Yet there were many stories about him yet no one knows the real story. I feel that the Oracle is going to show up in the story later down the line. This a great reading so far.