Chinua Achebe-- Things F a l l Apart Entry # 3
Conformity + Prejudice
After reading up to chapter 9, I noticed many important things throughout the text. Mainly, Okonkwo wants what is best for his children. He can't seem to relate to them, because they share different characteristics than him, and it causes him to be anxious. While Ikemefuna was present, Nwoye was becoming more "manly." Yet deep inside, Nwoye was interested in the folklore that women told children. This brings about an interesting point in Unmuofia.
In Umuofia, I noticed many have to conform in order to be great. For instance, Okokwo is not happy with the fact that Nwoye is not as "manly" as his daughetr Ezinma is. He believes that once Nwoye does not have this "manliness," he will not be successful in life. All Okonkwo wishes for is his family to conform and acheive greatness. But children are greatly influenced by how parents set their expectations on them. Truthfully, Nwyoe pretends to be intrigued by stories of gore, but he more is satisfied by the stories women tell. He hides the fact that he enjoys these things in order to look good in front of his father.
I also noticed how men were prejudiced against women. Women are disparaged as always such as in Julius Caesar, The Odyssey, and Nectar in a Sieve. Why has society perceived that certain people are different or even smarter than others? Why should gender matter in determining strength or how smart you are? Also, they refer to the white men as lepers. It's such a harsh statement for people that are new or discovered. What causes this hate? Why should it matter if one is a different color than another? I'm also wondering why these books all go against certain things such as stereotypes on men and women.
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