Things Fall Apart

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my reflection:


I didn't know that I will appreciate this novel, Things Fall Apart, so much because I'm not very much into African Literature and Culture. But as I continue to read, I really got "hooked" on reading the novel. It gave me a hint on how is it to live with Africans.


I was able to relate with Okonkwo, the central figure, because like him, I also hate failure (who elso do? =), and I also have this sort of being "hard-hearted" attitude. I also appreciate Okonkwo for being hard-working and for his determination to succeed. BUT!!! I disagree when he said that "to show affection (except from anger), is a sign of weakness (chapter 4). For him, women are weak and their jobs include cooking, taking care of her children and other nurturing roles like that. In the novel, it was shown that the men are superior to women.


Anyway, another thing that I like was when the Missionaries came to Umoufia to preach about God, Jesus Christ and also about the Holy Trinity. But the Missionaries have different impact in the tribesmen. Some belived them but some didn't, some joined them but some have mocked and even cursed them.


I think the story really happen in the real life situation because some churches (like our church) send Missionaries to different countries or continents like Africa.


I appreciated the novel but I think I will be more satisfied if Okonkwo hadn't died. Maybe it will be happier if he hadn't committed suicide and my heart really goes with what had happened to him..
posted by : HANNAH lOIS d. pAMOR