Chapters+9-11

1. Text Connection Paragraph The Igbo society seems to depend heavily on prophecies and gods and goddesses. In the reading, Ezinma is taken by the priestess of Agbala, who seems possessed by the deity. Moreover, it seems that egwugwu are a big part of their life as they carry out trials. The priestess of Agbala and egwugu reminded me of a book series I used to enjoy reading in middle school called the Percy Jackson series. In the book, the characters also rely heavily and act accordingly to the words of the Oracle of Delphi, jsut as how Okonkwo and his fellow villagers obey the words of the Oracle of Agbala. Moreover, just like Chielo, the Oracle of Delphi is a normal girl when she is not giving a prophesy but transforms when she is.

2. Response to Question I responded to Erika's question.

3. Question In Chapter 9, it is mentioned how the relationship between Ekwefi and Ezinma is no only that of a mother and child. What do you think the relationship between Ekwefi and Ezinma is and how do you think that relationship came to be?

In the book, it says that the relationship between Ekwefi and Ezinma is more than only that of mother and child; rather a companionship of the equals. Ekwefi had to experience the cycle of her children being born and dying. That brought her so much bitterness and longing for a child that when Ezinma grew undead, Ekwefi devoted herself to her. That created a very strong bond between them even to the extent where they treated each other as friends. Later on, this bond is especially shown when Ekwefi tries to follow Ezinma taken by Agbala despite the will of god. (Answer by Eunice Choi)