Journal 7

In Okonkwo's eyes, his life had been ruined. Do you feel sorry for him? Why or Why not? Was excommunication from the clan an appropriate punishment? Why or Why not? Do you think Okonkwo takes appropriate responsibility for his choices? Why or Why not?

Answer:

I kind of feel sorry for Okonkwo. He had a very good life in his old village and had to leave which makes me a little sorry for him. But in the new village he has good life also, he has yams, money, and a house. I think it was a good punishment to ban Okonkwo from the clan. If he shot someone by accident in our society he would be put in jail. But banishment is a good alternative punishment in his clan. I think he does take responsibility for his actions, when he shot the kid he knew he had to leave and got ready. If he didn't take responsibility he would have tried to weasel out of it.