Chapter+3-6+9E+JH

-I found how Ikemefuna and Nwoye, who was a sorrowful eldest son of Okonkwo’s, growing closer and how Okonkwo was growing fond of Ikemefuna and how the Ikemefuna began addressing Okonkwo as his father very touching. However, Okonkwo does not express that he is growing keen on the him, since he thinks that that is a symtom of feebleness. Isn't this too much of controlling himself? Also I thought, maybe Ikemefuna is a blessing to Okonkwo. Maybe he will be the key to his heart and he will bring his family back together and warm his heart. However, from the corner of my thoughts, I don’t think it’ll be as easy as that.

-When I read about Okonkwo beating his wives up, I was quite horrified, however, I could say that I wasn’t as shocked as some people might’ve been when they read this. It’s not because I’m used to violence or anything but I guess it’s just how Korean culture is. Korean culture contains more contacts and harmless violence. To begin with, it is quite normal for Koreans to spank their children when they have done something wrong. In addition, as much as Koreans consider it perfectly naturalfor other people to encroach upon their territories and vise-versa, Koreans often do not fear letting harsh words such as curses out loud to friends or to people who are lower than oneself. This is very common and they simply consider this as a way to show affection towards them. Moreover, in the past, Confucianism held a major role in Korea. So, women did not hold much power against men and the law has always been disadvantageous towards females. This resulted in countless unfair judgements towards women. However, I did find Okonkwa going too far with his wives. It was just too much to be just considered acceptable. -Why is it that Okonkwo could never show emotion? Is this understandable? Is power that important?