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December 04, 2009

Novel Study

From reading chapters 1 and 2, please answer the following questions:

a. How does Okonkwo feel about his father, Unoka? Why?

b. Okonkwo is a wealthy man and a noble. What are the signs of his wealth?

c. In Chapter 1, Achebe describes the "harmatan." What context clues does he provide to help readers unfamiliar with the word "harmatan," understand it?

d. Who do you think would get along better in present-day American society, Okonkwo or Unoka? Why?

Include these as journal notes due Monday, 12/7.

Posted by YosaifS at December 4, 2009 04:27 PM