English TFA Chapter 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 McCloskey
Chapter 2 of TFA
100 points
http://marul.ffst.hr/~bwillems/fymob/things.pdf
Pages 9-15.
Pages 14-20 in PDF
1. On the first page of chapter 2, how is the word "uncanny" being used?
2. Describe Okonkwo's feelings on war. How was this different than his father?
3. What is the orator's name? What is his message for the people?
4. Who is Ikemefuna? Describe what happens to him in this story?
5. At the end of the chapter, Okonkwo shows another side of him. Critique his character: what are his positive and negative qualities as a character using a quote to support your answer.
Chapter 3
. Compare Okonkwo to Odysseus. What are there main differences and similarities? What would they think of each other?
2. What is a "chi"? Compare this idea to the Gods in "The Odyssey".
3. Compare the father-son relationship between Okonkwo and Unoka to the one between Odysseus and Telemachus. Identify at least one similarity and one difference.
4. Cite textual evidence that indicates how Okonkwo is different from other men his age.
5. Analyze this final quote: "A proud heart can survive a general failure because such a failure does not pick its pride. It is more difficult and more bitter when a man fails alone". What's the significance of this quote being said from Unoka to Okonkwo?
Chapter 4
n PDF: Page 29-37
1. Describe Okonkwo and Ikemefuna's developing relationship. Use a quote to support your answer.
2. How does Okonkwo violate the "Week of Peace"? Assess the way that he is punished.
3. Compare the relationship between Okonkwo and Unoka to the relationship between Okonkwo and his own son. What are their similarities? What are their differences?
4. Describe the mystery surrounding the man "Nnadi". Why do you think Nwoye imagines him in the world of Ikemefuna's stories? Use a quote to support your answer.
Chapter 5
1. Assess Okonkwo's behavior at the festival. Why do you think he acts like this during such a joyous occasion?
2. To what extent is Okonkwo a hero? To what extent is he a villain? Explain using the same formula we used for a thesis: (subject + writer's attitude + Reason 1+ Reason 2 + Reason 3).
3. Hypothesize Okonkwo's role in the upcoming wrestling match. What role will he play, and how will he behave?
Chapter 6
1. Using context clues, what do you think the word "ilo" is supposed to mean?
2. Describe the relationship between Ekwefi and Chielo. Use a quote to support your answer.
3. What is Chielo's role in the village?
4. Discuss the system of wrestling in the village. How do you think this system affects the lives of the young men in the village? Explain.
100 points
http://marul.ffst.hr/~bwillems/fymob/things.pdf
Pages 9-15.
Pages 14-20 in PDF
1. On the first page of chapter 2, how is the word "uncanny" being used?
2. Describe Okonkwo's feelings on war. How was this different than his father?
3. What is the orator's name? What is his message for the people?
4. Who is Ikemefuna? Describe what happens to him in this story?
5. At the end of the chapter, Okonkwo shows another side of him. Critique his character: what are his positive and negative qualities as a character using a quote to support your answer.
Chapter 3
. Compare Okonkwo to Odysseus. What are there main differences and similarities? What would they think of each other?
2. What is a "chi"? Compare this idea to the Gods in "The Odyssey".
3. Compare the father-son relationship between Okonkwo and Unoka to the one between Odysseus and Telemachus. Identify at least one similarity and one difference.
4. Cite textual evidence that indicates how Okonkwo is different from other men his age.
5. Analyze this final quote: "A proud heart can survive a general failure because such a failure does not pick its pride. It is more difficult and more bitter when a man fails alone". What's the significance of this quote being said from Unoka to Okonkwo?
Chapter 4
n PDF: Page 29-37
1. Describe Okonkwo and Ikemefuna's developing relationship. Use a quote to support your answer.
2. How does Okonkwo violate the "Week of Peace"? Assess the way that he is punished.
3. Compare the relationship between Okonkwo and Unoka to the relationship between Okonkwo and his own son. What are their similarities? What are their differences?
4. Describe the mystery surrounding the man "Nnadi". Why do you think Nwoye imagines him in the world of Ikemefuna's stories? Use a quote to support your answer.
Chapter 5
1. Assess Okonkwo's behavior at the festival. Why do you think he acts like this during such a joyous occasion?
2. To what extent is Okonkwo a hero? To what extent is he a villain? Explain using the same formula we used for a thesis: (subject + writer's attitude + Reason 1+ Reason 2 + Reason 3).
3. Hypothesize Okonkwo's role in the upcoming wrestling match. What role will he play, and how will he behave?
Chapter 6
1. Using context clues, what do you think the word "ilo" is supposed to mean?
2. Describe the relationship between Ekwefi and Chielo. Use a quote to support your answer.
3. What is Chielo's role in the village?
4. Discuss the system of wrestling in the village. How do you think this system affects the lives of the young men in the village? Explain.
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