Journals

Date: 6 August 2008

Entry #27

Page #136

Quote: "It was the second year of Okonkwo's exile that his friend, Obierika, came to visit him.

Reflection:

When i had read this portion of the story, i just thought to myself that this is so dumb. I don't even know why he had come to visit. If a person took part in burning or torturing my property, i wouldn't want that person to be anywhere near me, even if he was my friend. This friend just comes up to his new home as if nothing had happened. I would really beat this person up if i ever saw him again.


Page #137

Reflection:

Now this is the part of the story that amuses me. Throughout the novel, the author portrays Okonkwo as a men that is emotionless. Yet, when his friend shows up, he is so forgiving and so happy that he takes the friend and shows him around. The other just proves his own statements wrong. I like this author yet he must make everything come together if he wants an amazing story.