Chapter Twenty One Flashcards
Mr. Brown, a Christian missionary and Akunna, an honorable man of Umuofia, talk about religion. Describe how people in Umuofia see their gods.
Mr. Brown, the Christian missionary, and Akunna, an honorable man of Umuofia, engage in a
conversation about religion. The people of Umuofia view their gods as powerful and intricate
entities deeply intertwined with their daily lives. The gods are believed to influence natural
elements, harvests, and overall prosperity. The Igbo people have a polytheistic belief system,
acknowledging a pantheon of deities with specific domains. Akunna, being a respected member
of Umuofia, shares insights into the intricate relationship between the people and their gods,
emphasizing the importance of rituals, sacrifices, and communal reverence. Despite Akunna’s
appreciation for the Igbo spirituality, Mr. Brown introduces Christianity, posing a challenge to
the indigenous belief system and initiating a cultural clash that will have profound consequences
for Umuofia.
What saddens Okonkwo regarding his return to Umuofia?
. he is saddened by the changes that have occurred during his seven years of exile. The arrival of
the colonial administration and the influence of Christianity have transformed the village in
ways that Okonkwo finds distressing. The traditional customs and values that Okonkwo holds
dear are being eroded, and he witnesses the weakening of the social and cultural fabric of
Umuofia. The presence of the British colonialists and the spread of Christianity represent a
threat to the traditional way of life that Okonkwo is determined to uphold. His sorrow stems
from the realization that the Umuofia he returns to is no longer the thriving and unblemished
community he left behind, and he faces the challenge of reconciling his rigid beliefs with the
changing reality.
