Things fall apart Chapter 14

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Things Fall Apart

Things fall apart Chapter 14

This is what Okonkwo feels at this stage of his life:

The saying of the elders was not true-that if a man said yea his chi also affirmed.Here was a man whose Chi said nay despite his own affirmation.

Do you agree with Okonkwo, that even he is determined to succeed, his chi will not let him?Give a reason to your answer, making reference to the novel, as well as your opinion

Asked by NomarasiaAlaska40 on 10/12/2021 6:16 AM

Last updated by NomarasiaAlaska40 on 10/16/2021 5:16 AM

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Answered by Aslan on 10/12/2021 5:45 PM

I think Okonkwo's energy is bad which, despite his determination, ultimately leads to his failure. Okonkwo, so proud of manhood and obsessed with masculinity, is being asked to accept a mother's comfort. He is also asked by Uchendu to be a source of tenderness and comfort to his wives; Okonkwo has always associated such behavior with weakness. It is this belief, that anything gentle leads to weakness, which leads to his undoing.

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