Self-evaluation These questions are based on chapters one to three.
1. What general impression of Okonkwo is created in these chapters?
2. "His fame rested on solid personal achievements"). Explain why the author
uses the word 'solid' to describe Okonkwo's achievements
3. "That was many years ago, twenty years or more, and during this time,
Okonkwo's farne had grown like a bush-fire in the harmattan (3).
What happened twenty years ago?
b. Explain why Okonkwo's fare has grown so much since then.
Explain the effectiveness of the simile
4. List both the positive' and 'negative traits of Unoka.
5. Discuss why Okonkwo is so obsessed with success.
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6.1 Tbo proverbs are used duroughout the novel to illustrate various points the
author makes. Find and discuss the meaning and relevance of two proverbs.
6.2 Explain the meaning of this proverb: As the elders said, if a child washed his
hands, he could eat with kings. How does this proverb relate to Okonkwo?
Explain the function of the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves. Refer to the notes
in the general introduction.
Achebe takes care to impress on the reader the sense of structure, homogeneity
and order that existed in this society. Discuss one or two tribal customs that
exhibit these characteristics.
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Activity construct an argument about a topic, theme, or idea that you read about in william shakespeare's romeo and juliet, act ii or act iii. make sure you create a central claim for your argument that is debatable. provide textual evidence from the play to support your argument. here are some ideas for your essay. notice how each topic is focused and specific. you may write about one of these topics or choose your own focused and specific topic: discuss juliet's level of maturity and compare it to romeo's. compare how the two characters react to the events after their marriage, when romeo is banished from verona. discuss the balcony scene. does the knowledge of romeo and juliet's final fate influence the meaning of the balcony scene or the audience's interpretation of it? discuss the characters of tybalt and romeo as they relate to the theme of family and the theme of love. explain how the character of tybalt develops the theme of family and how the character of romeo develops the theme of romantic love. discuss the character of friar laurence. what motivates him to romeo and juliet to defy their parents? part a choose a topic based on what you read in act ii or act iii of romeo and juliet. then write a thesis statement. part b identify two or three short excerpts from the play as textual evidence to support your thesis statement. part c write a 300-word essay arguing the thesis of your analysis. (i mainly need on part b and c)