Enoch & Isaac
Biblical language
1. The District Commissioner decides that "The story of this man who had killed a messenger and hanged himself would make interesting reading" if not for a whole chapter, at least for a "reasonable paragraph" (208-209). How do you think the District Commissioner would write Okonkwo's story in this paragraph? In contrast, Achebe has made Okonkwo's story the subject of a whole novel. Why?
2. Looking at the final chapter of the text, notice how Achebe gives an ironic portrayal of the DC's derogatory view of Africa and African people. Why? What is the significance of the title of the DC's book?
3. Major themes or messages of the text?
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