Paragraph Analysis: Prompt 4
In the book Things Fall Apart written by Chinua Achebe, the protagonist Okonkwo was the most altered by the supporting character Ikemefuna. Ikemefuna was quickly accepted in Okonkwo’s family when he was given to Okonkwo. When Ikemefuna is slain by his new father figure, Okonkwo, everybody is disconsolate especially Okonkwo as “something had given way inside him… this feeling… after killing Ikemefuna.” (Achebe 62). This shows that Okonkwo isn’t heartless because he felt sympathy for a child who he killed that wasn't even his. Ikemefuna became one with the family and Okonkwo also felt this. However, Ikemefuna’s death could've been avoided if Okonkwo wasn't afraid of not looking manly. Furthermore, it is clear that
In the book Things Fall Apart written by Chinua Achebe, the protagonist Okonkwo was the most altered by the supporting character Ikemefuna. Ikemefuna was quickly accepted in Okonkwo’s family when he was given to Okonkwo. When Ikemefuna is slain by his new father figure, Okonkwo, everybody is disconsolate especially Okonkwo as “something had given way inside him… this feeling… after killing Ikemefuna.” (Achebe 62). This shows that Okonkwo isn’t heartless because he felt sympathy for a child who he killed that wasn't even his. Ikemefuna became one with the family and Okonkwo also felt this. However, Ikemefuna’s death could've been avoided if Okonkwo wasn't afraid of not looking manly. Furthermore, it is clear that