TFA+Reflections+Min

Discussion #1(3-6) 1. Why does Okonkwo have a hard time managing his anger? Although not so conscientious, Okonkwo is potentially furious at the society that cast away Unoka(father of Okonkwo)'s musical talents as society only allowed certain elements such as physical strength to dominate prosperity. 2. Why is Okonkwo seemingly emotionless other than occasionally exhibiting his anger? Again, the society, although unspoken, necessitates a leading person to appear solid and strong, which Okonkwo excelled at unlike his father Unoka who was weak and timid.

Discussion #2 (7-13) Okonkwo has become more liberal in expressing his emotions after he killed his own step son Ikemefuna due to Oracle's order. It is ironic in the sense that Okonkwo, who has thwarted his emotions away because of his father, has become emotional when Ezinma, Okonkwo's beloved daughter, is called by Oracle. Okonkwo threw away his emotions because of his family and retrieved it from the same cause.
 * What was interesting about Okonkwo's change after Ikemefuna's death?

****Priestess' orders as neutral elements**
 * In the sense of modern days, murdering due to government's order will receive countless criticism. However, in the case of Ikemefuna's execution, no villager inquires of the justice simply because Oracle has ordered to do so. The cultural evaluator of the group stated Oracle's use of authority neutral and justified as it is "inevitable" in Okonkwo and the villagers's cultural perception. Is morality then to be influenced by environmental circumstances?

Discussion #3 (14-22) ** Is it righteous to approach one's ambition through the haphazard interpretation of one's religious beliefs, ultimately misusing the teachings? White men, using delivery of Christianity as a pretext, eventually came to conquer the African continent, taking majority of the financial and geographical benefit. Is morality to be justified by one's social standings?

Discussion #4 (23-25)
 * Why did Okonkwo kill himself?** Okonkwo was the man who adhered to his philosophy to the end. No longer acknowledged and respected by his clan, rather than adjusting to the change of the society, Okonkwo keeps his faith as a previous leader of Umuofia village and commits suicide: Disappointed, ashamed, and exhausted by the treatment of the Igbo society.
 * Role as a discussion partner**- I think I generally presented my ideas in a refined way except for the previous discussion (^^::)