Okonkwo Character Analysis
What is the significance of Okonkwo’s character? What does he represent or is symbolic of? He is symbolic of everything that the Umuofian society stands for. He is materialistic, and loves being successful. He aspires to reach to top ranks of his society, and is determined to achieve his goals. He is hard working, strong, and brave, everything that a man should be in his society. He does not follow in the footsteps of his father but rather deviates from him and will do anything to not end up like him. His society does not believe in a man that benefits from his own father's success but rather must build his own success. He is significant in that he is considered important within his society. He is well known and someone that the young men of Umuofia should aspire to be like. However, he is also human. He deals with a lot of internal conflict, mainly centered around the fact that he will do anything to not be like his father which has it's downsides. His father was a very lo...
I liked the structure of your a's analysis, as you kept a steady pace, analyzing each passage chronologically. You continuously used Hurston effect or purpose through each point, which strengthened your communication in the understanding of the novel. You also related events, such as Nanny's rape to the context of Nanny's position now. You also approached future events that are related to the passage which was good. You didn't do too much, which was effective in being concise and organized. However, you were a bit repetitive in your analysis. To improve, I would look more into the characterization of each character and how this passage also serves its purpose in further developing the character of Janie and Nanny. Overall, great practice IOC.
ReplyDeleteTomas this was a good effort in attempting a practice IOC. It is certain from your IOC that you have very good knowledge and understanding of the passage. Furthermore your comments are supported by references which are very well organized and somewhat coherent. There was an adequate understanding of of the use and effect of literary features but there wasn't enough information about how those effects impacted the reader. Finally there could be more of a variety of style words and literary devices (i.e metaphor, imagery etc.)
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