Journal #20: Okonkwo as a Tragic Hero

1.  Explain how Okonkwo is a tragic hero.
2.  Why did Achebe choose this title?

2 paragraphs = 10 points

Journal #20: Final Questions on Things Fall Apart

1.  Explain how Okonkwo is a tragic hero.  (A tragic hero is a main character who has a flaw that eventually leads to his or her downfall).  -1 paragraph

2.  Why do you think that Achebe called this novel Things Fall Apart?  -1 paragraph

Things Fall Apart Reading Assignment Due Wed 2/2

Please read through Chapter 22 and complete study guide questions by Wednesday.  Good luck on CAHSEE!!

"Nigeria's Promise, Africa's Hope" by Chinua Achebe (Take-Home Part of Final)

Link to Take Home Final Discussion Questions Due Wed., Jan. 26

Link to Achebe's Persuasive Essay, "Nigeria's Promise, Africa's Hope"

Review for Global Studies (English) Fall Semester Final Exam:

Be certain to study the following:

Things Fall Apart through Chapter 14:
Igbo Traditions
Questions from your Study Guide
Characters, Setting, Themes
Characteristics of African Literature (proverbs, folk stories, Igbo ways of communicating)
Article/Reading Comprehension:  Achebe:  "Nigeria's Promise, Africa's Hope"
Essay question on modern-day imperialism/colonialism

MLA format:  heading, parenthetical references (in-text citations)

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

Jounral # 19: Okonkwo's Humanity

Describe how Okonkwo shows his devotion to his family in Chapter 9.  Does this action change your view of Okonkwo's character.  Explain why or why not.

Things Fall Apart Reading Assignments

Please read through Chapter 10 and complete Study Guide Questions for Chapters 9 and 10 for tomorrow.

Things Fall Apart, 1/3/11

Read Chapter 7 and complete Study Guide questions for Chapter 7.

Things Fall Apart Classwork/Homework

Read through Chapter 5.  Complete Study Guide Questions through Chapter 4.

Homework for Mon., Dec. 6

Please read through Chapter 2 of Things Fall Apart.  Please answer study guide questions for Chapters 1 and 2 on binder paper to be handed in at the beginning of class tomorrow.