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Nonfiction Book Discussion Panels Golden Quotes: Beginning: “You are a man of extreme passion, a hungry man not quite sure where his appetite lies, a deeply frustrated man striving to project his individuality against a backdrop of rigid conformity”(Capote 41). This quote portrays Smiths internal conflict with not being able to prosper in this world. Smith is depicted as a man with extreme passion and finds himself and his creativity restricted by the boundaries the people around him have…

In Things Fall Apart, the reader is introduced to a main by the name of Okonkwo. Okonkwo is hardworking and aggressive, traits that bring him fame and wealth at the beginning of the novel. This same fear also causes Okonkwo to be impatient and brash, however, leading to his eventual downfall when he can't adjust to the changes occurring in the clan. Though Okonkwo is a respected leader in the Umuofia tribe, he lives in fear of becoming his father, a man known for his laziness and cowardice.…

The quote means that Okonkwo is a responsible man that pays off all his debts and deserves to dine with the elders. Although Okonkwo can be seen as apathetic and harsh, he is still a successful man who has won the respect of others. He strives for greatness, in hope of leaving behind his father’s rough image. Okonkwo is a powerful man who feels that he must have everything in order. This quote means that he is constantly in fear of becoming a failure and being seen as weak. Okonkwo stresses so…

Things Fall Apart Essay Things Fall Apart tells a story about a man named Okonkwo, whose life falls apart because of his actions. Okonkwo met his tragic fate through the actions he took in his life. Some reasons that make Okonkwo culpable for his own demise, is that he would do anything to not seem weak to others in his village. For example, Okonkwo killed a boy who called him father to not seem weak in front of the village. He also beat his children and wives for simple errors they made.…

Compare and Contrast Essay Men throughout time and history made a bad choice as well as the good that changed in lives for the better or worse. Even the greatest schools, enlightenment, movements or religious groups were commenced by extraordinary men. For example Gandhi, Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther, Plato, Jesus Christ, and Buddha, which are known as historic figures that touched many lives. Both leaders Jesus and even Buddha with their brilliant teachings in hand all strived for one…

Ken Saro-Wiza was a Nigerian activist and author. He is most notably known for his novel, Sozaboy, which promotes his antiwar platform. In his book, we see Wiza use language in an original way while also being effective in his own way. He does this by using pidgin English to preserve and promote Nigerian culture, and by comparing the disorganization and corruption in Mene’s life to the brokenness and the disorder of the pidgin English that is spoken by the characters in the novel. In the…

The purpose of this article is to analyze the short story “Civil Peace” by the Nigerian writer, Chinua Achebe, in the light of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. The story happens in Nigeria, which has a long history of being colonized by English troops till 1960, when the Nigerians eventually gained their independence. Achebe uses English language as a postcolonial tool to defend his people. The story “Civil Peace” opens right after the Civil War and ends after so much blood shedding and brutality.…

The novel « Things Fall Apart » by Chinua Achebe is written in English. However, there are some Ibo expressions set in this novel to introduce the reader’s mind into a more authentic and unique African atmosphere. The author, Chinua Achebe, is the first to write a novel about colonialism in the perspective of a colonized tribe from within. Furthermore, he is the only African who has ever described the African culture before and after the settlement of the Christians. This essay will examine how…

PURPOSE FOR EVALUATION: In order to critically assess the patient (Okonkwo), it is necessary to evaluate his demographic picture. Okonkwo originates from the heart of Nigeria and therefore strongly believes in his Umuofian culture. He has 3 wives and 8 children, and is considered the Umuofian clan leader. The purpose for evaluation is admission due to symptoms of depression due to psychological alienation. This psychological evaluation will assess three main components behind Okonkwo’s…

Many people who live on a reservation might feel hopeless and helpless at times. Arnold is a 14 year old boy who lives on a Spokane Indian reservation. Arnold was a survivor because he has more determination than other people at the rez, which has helped drive him to meet his goals. Mr. P. helps Arnold realize he is unique to his peers because somewhere inside of Arnold, he won’t give up. “ ‘But not you,’ Mr. P said. ‘You can’t give up. You won’t give up. You threw that book in my face because…