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The current situation of the book reminded me of a historical account. When Christianity was persecuted and the Greek-Roman polytheism was prevailing, king Constantine allowed Christianity in Rome. When the Christians came into the town of Umuofia and Mbanta, many people were oppose to such belief and was agreeing to ostracize them with force. Religion is a large part of the Ibo people’s lives. As many questions of theirs cannot be answered, the rely on religion to answer those questions. Nwoye reminds me of the book “Siddhartha.” Just like Siddhartha Guatama, who abandoned his Hindu family to endeavor his own religion, Nwoye abandoned his father and approached himself to a totally new religion. I believe that Christianity will prevail over the native religion as the White people had more knowledge and technology with them; for example when the villagers set up a plan to let them have the land in the Evil Forest, they didn’t fall for it. In addition, I have realized that the village Outcast have been the one converted first. When the Outcasts have been kicked out, they had nothing, but hope. Just like the African Americans during the period of racism and slavery. They all relied on religion, to get the hope and encouragement. Okonkwo have developed throughout the chapters. **After his exile, he have regretted killing the man, he have regretted spending time with such un-masculine people, and he have regretted losing all his title at his home town.** Okonkwo is still the stubborn and conservative man. For example, when he have heard that Nwoye have been interested and converted into the insane new religion, he have choked him. What kind of father will choke his own son? I had some questions during the reading, why do people want to convert other people, does it help them reach salvation? In addition, why would someone advertise that they have killed the “holy-python?”