TFA+Reflections+Arnold


 * What were the two most interesting ideas or insights that were discussed in your group meeting today?**

1. The first most interesting idea of today was the description of Okwonko, especially his actions. Okwonko expresses his strength and authority by beating his wives and children, and abusing them both physically and verbally.The example that shows the validity of this idea can be seen in p53. "So Okonkwo encouraged the boys to sit with him in his obi, and he told them stories of the land- masculine stories of violence and bloodshed." The second idea that was most interesting in the discussion was the ideas about the culture. Even though Igbo isn't as developed as the Europeans, they have many positive sides and rational ways of life.

Reflections: After each literature circle discussion, please complete the following reflection in complete sentences on your page. (Clearly label each discussion reflection.) **What were the two most interesting ideas or insights that were discussed in your group meeting today?** Describe the ideas and insights in as much detail as you can, noting the ideas and connections various members came up with as well as any follow-up questions that were asked. (This reflection needs to be a paragraph in length.) Also, make sure you refer at least once to the text.

One of the most interesting ideas that were discussed in the activity was the negative parts of the Igbo society that are shown in the book. Even though the whit people acted savagely and inhumanly to the Igbo people, Igbos also had their own negative sides. People are not treated equally, and parents had the right to physically abuse their children.

The two most interesting ideas came from the discussion of the suicide of Okonkwo. I thought that Igbo people don't respect the dead people if they committed suicide, however someone thought that the spirit is considered scary, but they respect the dead. Another good idea came from the discussion was that Okonkwo was not feeling disillusionment and sense of shame on the society he belongs to, but he was scared and depressed by the white people. "That man was one of the greatest men in Umuofia. You drove him to kill himself, and now he will be buried like a dog."