Chapter 8

I officially pretty much hate Okonkwo. Here he is moping around because of something that he brought upon himself. He could have just stayed at home and not bothered anyone, but he decided to go along with the clansmen to kill Ikemefuna. Not only was he there but he had a hand in the the killing. I perceived it to be a move that he made just to protect his manliness. In my opinion he is a wimp. If he was a true man he would stand up for what was right and fought against the Oracle who ordered his death. Instead Oknonkwo just wimpers down and listens to his commands. If he had any masculinity and smarts at all he would try to talk some sense into the murderers. At first it seems that he is so devastated but then he goes to talk to a friend and he is way better. His emotions seem a little superficial to me. I found it interesting how the culture basically puts a price on a bride. Although we have rings and such, we don't HAVE to buy anything. 99% of guys do, but it is a token of love and affection and not of permission which is what this culture seems to do. They almost have to bargain with the father for a price for the daughter's hand in marriage. I wonder if they have clearance sales if a daughter gets to be to a certain age haha. I found that Okonkwo's doubts in his own sons may be validated in the future because when Ikemefuna was around they were successful but now that Okonkwo slaughtered Ikemefuna I gess those hopes when right out the window.