Journal_6-TFA-HSP


 * Paragraph of Text-to-Text/Self/World Connection**

In chapter sixteen, there is a little conflict going on between the whites and the Ibo clan. They were fighting against each others beliefs. The white people are claiming that their religion, Christianity is the right religion to believe. However, the Ibo clan does not believe it and thinks the whites are being very foolish. When I read this particular scene, I was able to relate this to myself and to the world. First of all, I have different opinions with my friends and mostly with my brother. Every time when we discuss about new topics, my brother and I always contrast in opinions. Just because we have different opinions does not mean we are both right or wrong. However, for some reason, I start to think that my brother is being very foolish (like what the Ibo clan is thinking). My brother, who is a lot older than me and knowledgeable, thinks that he is always right and tries to refresh my mind (like the whites). And so, by a common experience, I was able to relate to this scene. Also, around the world today, there are always some issues dealing with different religious beliefs. Because of this, there are often wars and rebellions in the country. Not only today, one of the major reasons why Europeans migrated to the New World (America) was to gain religious freedom. And so, religious beliefs had always been a big issue around the world from the past to today.


 * The character of Okonkwo**

When he spent his 7-years of exile in Mbanta, it seemed like his personality was going to change because of the great influence from the clan and Uchendu. __However, Okonkwo had a strong heart - a heart that was certain about every decision.__ He still expressed the importance of manliness. When Nwoye was inspired by Christianity, he regretted that he had a son like Nwoye who was being very "feminine" to Okonkwo. The hatred shows that he takes manliness as a very crucial factor since most fathers around the world do not criticize to their children in that way. Also, Okonkwo claims that the clans are being cowards towards the action of the white people. He thinks that they should be manly, and use violence to make them go away. I personally think that the"young" Okonkwo had a very big influence from his father that made him this way. Okonkwo is still showing manliness no matter what, and it would be hard for him to change himself and adapt to a //new world//.


 * Interpretive/Evaluative Question**

What would have made Nwoye to be inspired by Christianity? (Support with details from the book)