Wow Mr brown seems like the kind of priest I would like. The guy is brave but not reckless, and he tries to get to know his opponent. that is the ability of a true warrior. and indeed he isa warrior, a warrior of his faith rather than his army. what a guy.
Naturally, Okonkwo hates him. They are too much the same in different ways, does that make sense?, to respect each other. both are powerful men in their communities and both are looked at for answers.
Okonkwo is shocked by the degeneration of his community. the trading post seemed to have the most effect on him though. I cant understand why. werent they praising a market earlier in teh book?
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"Naturally, Okonkwo hates him. They are too much the same in different ways, does that make sense?, to respect each other. both are powerful men in their communities and both are looked at for answers."
Great point! This is the sort of inference that I'm looking for. Comparing characters and their motivations. I think you nailed it. Both are trying to steer the tribe the way they want to see it go.
The trading post is yet another 'footprint' of the white man on the village. Yes, it brings them goods, but it also makes them more dependent on the whites.
Sometimes I think the title of the book "Things fall apart" doesn't so much refer to Okonkwo's life, as it does the tribe. They used to be a once proud people, but then all of the sudden the whites show up and begin to transform their way of life.
It's a play on words I guess.
Mr. Farrell
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