Journals

Date: July 17 2008

Entry # 6

Page #28

Reflection:

During this portion of the novel, it tells how Ikemefuna lives Okonkwo and he is sort of like one of the family. Alot of the family look up to Ikemefuna and even Okonkwo likes the boy. Okonkwo shows emotion to no one unless it is anger. Yet, Okonkwo takes Ikemefuna with him to the village meetings, just like he would a son. And like any son, Ikemefuna calls Okonkwo "father". I thought this was cool because he is basically an orphan to a very strict family. This is how I see it.

Page #30

Reflection:

This week in the story is the week of peace. This when all people must show peace to their neighbors so the gods can bless them I guess. One day, Okonkwo's oldest wife leaves to her friends hut to get her hair done and leaves another wife to do the kids food without telling Okonkwo. When she returns home, Okonkwo beats her. Even though his other wife tells him that it is the week of peace, he still continues to beat her. Word gets around and he is then called to the lkeader of the village and is punished for what he has done and now has to offer food to the leader. I thought this was sort of weird that he has to offer food, but it makes sence. The leader can't physically punish him because it is still the week of peace. But I also feel that we are lucky that our men can not harm women these days. We are truely blessed.