1) Below are a number of terms that you have been introduced to in this course. Choosing one of them‚ develop an essay of 1600 words by applying it to two of the texts studied in this course. (Remember to analyse the evidence present in the texts and to develop the main idea generated by the chosen term to its logical conclusion. In other words‚ these terms should be a starting point for the analysis‚ or the organising principle‚ in your essay): The term indigenous proves problematic once examined
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Achebe’s novel Things Fall Apart tells the story of the African Igbo society which was dominated by European imperialism. Achebe uses his own personal knowledge of African culture to portray the Igbo tribes as a complex society with well-established beliefs and traditions. The heart of this novel is not in its context‚ however‚ but in its characters. Achebe creates complex characters to live in the vastly changing society of the Igbo tribes. It’s evident in the actions and beliefs of Okonkwo‚ Obierika
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In the novel‚ Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe‚ Okonkwo is in the midst of his elders and others in Mbainto where the traditions and challenge of tradition of the Igbo people are presented; with the details‚ symbolism‚ and proverbs it enhances how it is revealed. Okonkwo has held this feast to pay respects to his elders and the people‚ also showing gratitude for all that they’ve done; it is during this time that all of these devices play a part in their unique‚ significant traditions. When first
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Brown and Revered Smith) tried many ways to convert the Igbo people to Christianity. They used the fact that they could inhabit the ’ Evil Forest’ were it was said they should die. They appealed to the “osu”‚ the outcasts of society‚ and were told that they were different than the other men‚ that they had worth
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Albert Chinualamogue Achebe‚ author of Things Fall Apart‚ was born into a large African village known as Ogidi in Nigeria. He would go on to receive his education in English‚ nonetheless‚ he would obtain an upbringing that was multi-cultured. This would no doubt be due to the town of Ogini‚ in the early 20th century‚ continuing traditions. While in college he would discover an interest in Indigenous Nigerians‚ furthermore‚ he would reject his Christian name Albert and instead standing by his indigenous
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an intense moment of recognition (“anagnorisis”). Okonkwo is a leader and hardworking member of the Igbo community of Umuofia whose tragic flaw is his great fear of weakness and failure. Okonkwo’s fall from grace in the Igbo community and eventual suicide‚ makes Okonkwo a tragic hero by Aristotle’s definition. Okonkwo is “a man of action‚ a man of war” (7) and a member of high status in the Igbo village. He holds the prominent position of village clansman due to the fact that he had “shown incredible
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Holiday Assignment On English Language S S 2. Week 1. Get an exercise book which will serve as your diary‚ write your daily activities and events that happened around the world during this holiday. 1 .Narrate an experience you have had or heard about which illustrates the saying: “You reap what you sow”. 2. Get a newspaper of your choice‚ summarize the editorial and criticize the editor’s view. Photocopy the editorial and attach it to your work 3. Using a dictionary‚ transcribe the words
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to be a man he must always show strength and never reveal his true emotions. In Things Fall Apart‚ yams symbolize the ideals of masculinity and power‚ as well as the pain and sorrow that can accompany denying one’s limitations and weaknesses. In Igbo culture‚ men were judged critically by their bravery in battle‚ the number of wives and children they had‚ and their ability to grow yams and provide for their families. The yam was considered to be the “king of crops” because only men grew it and
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Nwoye did not appreciate some Igbo traditions like farming at a young age. “During the planting season Okonkwo worked daily on his farms from cock-crow until the chickens went to roost” (11). The diction in the quote shows how important Okonkwo finds his work and how manly he considers
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of reputation and weak appearances. His actions damage his relationship with Nwoye‚ who prefers women’s stories to his father’s violent war stories‚ and he also damages Nwoye’s faith to Igbo society. The early chapters also foreshadow Ikemefuna’s death and the destruction European colonialism will bring to the Igbo. The “distant beating of drums” continues to beat in the heat of the festival and the people’s excitement. The drums are described as the “persistent and unchanging” pulse of the village
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