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We look at Okonkwo as a strong man, but I wonder if we've ever tried to relate with Okonkwo and maybe understands the roots of why he is the way he is, rather than judging him and jumping straight into conclusions?

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We look at Okonkwo as a strong man, but I wonder if we've ever tried to relate with Okonkwo and maybe understands the roots of why he is the way he is, rather than judging him and jumping straight into conclusions?

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Is Okonkwo's frustration with Christianity derrived from the asceticism within the Christian message? 

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Is Okonkwo's frustration with Christianity derrived from the asceticism within the Christian message? 

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Also how is Asceticism simply used as a veil by Christianity to hide a power structure similar to that in Umoufia?

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Okonkwo died because he was afraid of looking weak since his country did not want to fight, while when military die fighting and are respected. What is the difference between the two standards?

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Okonkwo died because he was afraid of looking weak since his country did not want to fight, while when military die fighting and are respected. What is the difference between the two standards?

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Who do you guys think Achebe was trying to target with his book? 

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Who do you guys think Achebe was trying to target with his book? 

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In the situations that we've studied, white/non native intervention surely ends in violence and disaster. Is there a way to help developing countries without causing violence, or is it better for the countries to develop on their own?

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In the situations that we've studied, white/non native intervention surely ends in violence and disaster. Is there a way to help developing countries without causing violence, or is it better for the countries to develop on their own?

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The Question our group essentially omitted 

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The Question our group essentially omitted 

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“The District Commissioner is going to title his work The Pacification of the Primitive Tribes of the Niger (See this Page). What do you interpret from this to be his perception of Okonkwo and the people of Umuofia?”

How does this relate to what we learned about the justifications of colonization for the Niger and elsewhere?

What does this example teach us about what we know about other cultures in the world? Same/Different?

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The Silicon Valley CEOs can almost be considered to be the “missionaries” of digital imperialism...if so, who will the more militant people be? WILL there be violent consequences/people sent over from the West to the places that are being “colonized” by Western technology?

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The Silicon Valley CEOs can almost be considered to be the “missionaries” of digital imperialism...if so, who will the more militant people be? WILL there be violent consequences/people sent over from the West to the places that are being “colonized” by Western technology?

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The “Missed Opportunities” Article is written by an indigenous man, TFA was written by someone who faced imperialism directly, but Avatar and the digital imperialism article are both written by white men. How does the ethnicity and experience of the creator affect the tone and purpose of the text? 

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The “Missed Opportunities” Article is written by an indigenous man, TFA was written by someone who faced imperialism directly, but Avatar and the digital imperialism article are both written by white men. How does the ethnicity and experience of the creator affect the tone and purpose of the text? 

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What could have the missionaries learned from the umuofians if they listened and tried to work with them? How could have the fate of umuofia and okonkwo been changed? 

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What could have the missionaries learned from the umuofians if they listened and tried to work with them? How could have the fate of umuofia and okonkwo been changed? 

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What do you think the irony is behind the fact that Okonkwo's favorite child was a girl? Do you think Chinua Achebe (the author) made her a girl to foreshadow events? 

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What do you think the irony is behind the fact that Okonkwo's favorite child was a girl? Do you think Chinua Achebe (the author) made her a girl to foreshadow events? 

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“To show affection was a sign of weakness; the only thing worth demonstrating was strength”-Okonkwo. How do you think he got to this way of thinking? 

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“To show affection was a sign of weakness; the only thing worth demonstrating was strength”-Okonkwo. How do you think he got to this way of thinking? 

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Do you think it was a twist of fate for okonkwo to become like his father by fearing it his whole life? how would things be different if he didn't have this fear anymore?

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Do you think it was a twist of fate for okonkwo to become like his father by fearing it his whole life? how would things be different if he didn't have this fear anymore?

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In comparison to the imperialism in TFA, which began with saving people with religon, the imperialism in avatar was based around getting resources through any tactic. why did these aproaches differ, and why didn't the humans in avatar use religon?

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In comparison to the imperialism in TFA, which began with saving people with religon, the imperialism in avatar was based around getting resources through any tactic. why did these aproaches differ, and why didn't the humans in avatar use religon?

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Why do you think the Igbo culture still believed in the egwugwu even when they knew that they were not actual ancestral spirits, but instead just old people? 

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Why do you think the Igbo culture still believed in the egwugwu even when they knew that they were not actual ancestral spirits, but instead just old people? 

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Do you think that avatar represents the process of colonization well, do you think this would actually happen (the fight) between the invaders and the people they are invading upon?

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Do you think that avatar represents the process of colonization well, do you think this would actually happen (the fight) between the invaders and the people they are invading upon?

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How does Nwoye's relationship with his father affect his decision to join the Christian Church?

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How does Nwoye's relationship with his father affect his decision to join the Christian Church?

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Do you think that Assef and Okonkwo are similar? They both had terrible childhoods, and that seems to be the reason they ended up being "bad people" as they grew up.

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Do you think that Assef and Okonkwo are similar? They both had terrible childhoods, and that seems to be the reason they ended up being "bad people" as they grew up.

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In the Dark Knight, Heath Ledger's Joker says this quote about society and morals: “You see, their morals, their code, it's a bad joke. Dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these... these civilized people, they'll eat each other.” Is being civilized completely subjective? Why or why not?

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In the Dark Knight, Heath Ledger's Joker says this quote about society and morals: “You see, their morals, their code, it's a bad joke. Dropped at the first sign of trouble. They're only as good as the world allows them to be. I'll show you. When the chips are down, these... these civilized people, they'll eat each other.” Is being civilized completely subjective? Why or why not?

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In today's society, men that beat and kill are seen as disgraceful and "a mess up" in life, however, Okonkwo was seen as a "one of greatest men in Umofia". Why are there different standards for the different cultures

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In today's society, men that beat and kill are seen as disgraceful and "a mess up" in life, however, Okonkwo was seen as a "one of greatest men in Umofia". Why are there different standards for the different cultures

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In the book, Okonkwo makes a radical statement. He says "'Does the white man understand our custom about land? How can he when he does not even speak our tongue? But he says our customs are bad; and our own brothers who have taken up his religion also say that our customs are bad.'" What do you think would have occurred in either Avatar or TFA if the colonizers had taken the time to understand and learn about the customs of the indigenous people?

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In the book, Okonkwo makes a radical statement. He says "'Does the white man understand our custom about land? How can he when he does not even speak our tongue? But he says our customs are bad; and our own brothers who have taken up his religion also say that our customs are bad.'" What do you think would have occurred in either Avatar or TFA if the colonizers had taken the time to understand and learn about the customs of the indigenous people?

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How do you feel about Okonkwo killing the man in the end of the novel? 

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How do you feel about Okonkwo killing the man in the end of the novel? 

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Do you guys think that Okonwko killing himself made him weaker or more similar to his own father? 

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Do you guys think that Okonwko killing himself made him weaker or more similar to his own father? 

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Do you think Okonkwo killing himself was done cowardly (to not be killed by the white people) or brave (doing it for his land)? 

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Do you think Okonkwo killing himself was done cowardly (to not be killed by the white people) or brave (doing it for his land)? 

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Do you think that the women roles difference between the Navi and Okonkwo's clan made a difference 

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Do you think that the women roles difference between the Navi and Okonkwo's clan made a difference 

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How do you think his relationship ended with him and his favorite daughter Enzinma, because of his death?

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How do you think his relationship ended with him and his favorite daughter Enzinma, because of his death?

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Do you guys think that the influence of a human mentality had any affects on the success of the Navi'i? (keeping in mind that Jake Sully was their main leader) 

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Do you guys think that the influence of a human mentality had any affects on the success of the Navi'i? (keeping in mind that Jake Sully was their main leader) 

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Do you think Okonkwo being the opposite of his father made him destined for tragedy? 

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Do you think Okonkwo being the opposite of his father made him destined for tragedy? 

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I think this because he tried so hard to be the complete opposite of what his father was, and in doing this, everything crumbled around him.

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do you think that the Navi'i people could've fought back and won without the help of Jake Sully? what kind of message does his interaction with joining the tribes show?

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do you think that the Navi'i people could've fought back and won without the help of Jake Sully? what kind of message does his interaction with joining the tribes show?

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How would the story be different if it were told from the perspective of the white people?

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How would the story be different if it were told from the perspective of the white people?

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How does the "white man" in Things Fall Apart relate to the Colonel in Avatar? How do these two characters relate to the protagonist in their storyline?

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How does the "white man" in Things Fall Apart relate to the Colonel in Avatar? How do these two characters relate to the protagonist in their storyline?

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Do the untranslated Igbo words (obi, egwugwu, etc) affect the way the audience perceives the indigenous people?

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Do the untranslated Igbo words (obi, egwugwu, etc) affect the way the audience perceives the indigenous people?

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How does Okonkwo's role as a "tragic" protagonist compare to Jake Sully's more traditional heroic acts to the Navi'i?

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How does Okonkwo's role as a "tragic" protagonist compare to Jake Sully's more traditional heroic acts to the Navi'i?

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On page 31, Okonkwo first struggles to keep peace in the week of peace, do you think that the week of peace ignites Okonkwo's violent side?

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On page 31, Okonkwo first struggles to keep peace in the week of peace, do you think that the week of peace ignites Okonkwo's violent side?

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From the kindle edition discussion questions:

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From the kindle edition discussion questions:

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12. Of one of the goddesses, it is said: “It was not the same Chielo who sat with her in the market . . . Chielo was not a woman that night” (See this Page). What do you make of this culture where people can be both themselves and also assume other personas? Can you think of any parallels in your own world?

Achebe, Chinua (2010-10-06). Things Fall Apart (African Trilogy, Book 1) (Kindle Locations 2331-2333). Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.

Also, could this have been a facet of the cultural tensions between the Christians/Colonizers and the people of Umoufia?

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How do you think "Things WILL fall apart"?

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How do you think "Things WILL fall apart"?

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Do you think Nwoye is more feminine than his father because Okonkwo's masculinity scares him? Do you think Nwoye has the same feelings Okonkwo had for Unoka? 

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Do you think Nwoye is more feminine than his father because Okonkwo's masculinity scares him? Do you think Nwoye has the same feelings Okonkwo had for Unoka? 

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what would happen if okonkwo let his masculinity go and he showed his true self?

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what would happen if okonkwo let his masculinity go and he showed his true self?

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If Unoka was still alive, what do you think he would think of Okonkwo and how different he was from himself?

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If Unoka was still alive, what do you think he would think of Okonkwo and how different he was from himself?

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why does okonkwo's appearance as a strong and highly masculine father make his sons seem less masculine?

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why does okonkwo's appearance as a strong and highly masculine father make his sons seem less masculine?

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Do you guys believe that many of the reasons of why these things occur have anything to do with either their lack of education or simply the lack of what we consider manners from a younger age? 

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Do you guys believe that many of the reasons of why these things occur have anything to do with either their lack of education or simply the lack of what we consider manners from a younger age? 

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Do yall think that the women just expect to be beaten for doing something wrong?

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Do yall think that the women just expect to be beaten for doing something wrong?

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Do you think the difference in Okonkwo's physical appearance (tall, huge, etc) makes a difference on how he acts?

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Do you think the difference in Okonkwo's physical appearance (tall, huge, etc) makes a difference on how he acts?

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Why does Okonkwo go with the men to kill Ikemefuna?

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Why does Okonkwo go with the men to kill Ikemefuna?

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It was apparent the Okonkwo accepted Ikemefuna as part of the family, so why does he not object when it is decided to kill Ikemefuna?

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what do you guys think the symbolism behind ikemefuna's death is? 

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what do you guys think the symbolism behind ikemefuna's death is? 

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Do you think the "single story" effect benefits/impacts their society in a good way or bad way?

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Do you think the "single story" effect benefits/impacts their society in a good way or bad way?

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Relating to the evil spirit court situation, who do you think in the case is in the right/wrong? (the man with his wife or the wife's relatives?)

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Relating to the evil spirit court situation, who do you think in the case is in the right/wrong? (the man with his wife or the wife's relatives?)

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Would Umofia benefit from intervention from developed countries to teach them about equality and advanced civilization? Or would foreign intervention lead to more injustice?

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Would Umofia benefit from intervention from developed countries to teach them about equality and advanced civilization? Or would foreign intervention lead to more injustice?

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What metaphor do you think that the Tortoise story was trying to present? 

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What metaphor do you think that the Tortoise story was trying to present? 

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Can the way women are treated in "Things Fall Apart" relate to modern day feminism?

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Can the way women are treated in "Things Fall Apart" relate to modern day feminism?

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How can we connect these two?

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How does Okonkwo's reponse to the priestess' abduction of his daughter show a strain on his practice of the village customs? 

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How does Okonkwo's reponse to the priestess' abduction of his daughter show a strain on his practice of the village customs? 

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The title pretty much summarizes my question here. I'm looking for the relationship between Okonkwo and his insecurities as they relate to the village traditions (E. G. Religion, state vs. family, etc.)

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Do you think the customs of the treatment of children and women in Umuofia excuses Okonkwo temperament and attitude towards his family? 

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Do you think the customs of the treatment of children and women in Umuofia excuses Okonkwo temperament and attitude towards his family? 

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I was wondering why Okwonko went with the other men to kill Ikemefuna when he was told not to go?

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I was wondering why Okwonko went with the other men to kill Ikemefuna when he was told not to go?

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quote: "'Do not bear a hand in his death'" (Achebe 57).