Agbala Passage

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This passage captures one of the most important events in the book. It took place when the high priestess, Chielo went to Okonkwo’s hut and took the daughter of his wife Ekwefi. Chielo set out into the forest with Ekwefi on her back. She was headed to the cave of Agbala. It is my favorite passage of the book because it is fast paced and full of suspense. As I read the passage I felt shivers up my spine as Chielo ran with Ekwefi on her back. I felt fear at the thought of Chielo turning around to find Ekwefi on her trail. Ekwefi showed bravery when she followed Chielo into the forest, she risked her life to save her only daughter. Later on, Okonkwo sets out to help his wife get Enzinma from the magical cave of Agbala. Okonkwo had a rocky relationship

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