Journals

Date: 6 August 2008

Entry #25

Page #124

Reflection:

This was an uncalled moment and very shocking moment in this story. Many people are letting off cannons and fireworks in respect of Ezeudu. But something goes terribly wrong. Okonkwo uses his gun to make noise and when he fires, he accidently fires a shot into the back of Ezeudu's oldest son. He did not shoot him on purpose. Okonkwo is finally scared and does not know what to do. He was as shocked as i am right now. Then it says he will have to flee the village for 7 years to pay for what he has done. I would feel foolish if i was him.


Page #125

Reflection:

During this part of the story, men in a big crowd had made their way to Okonkwo's property to destroy it. It is bad enough he has to leave, but they have to destroy his things too? These are some really mean people. Okonkwo's friend was in that crowd. He felt so betrayed. I would be too. All those men that had came were told to be messengers for the earth goddess, so they had no choice but to destroy his property. This is some weird stuff right here.