Journals

Date: 11 August 2008

Entry: #3

Reflection:

The people of Umuofia are afraid of the night but in reality are afraid of the unknown. However they say they are afraid of the spirits that come out. In attempt to secure themselves no one goes out at night time or says the serpent’s name. A member of Mbaino had killed the wife of a villager from Umoufia. The villages settled the dispute by making agreements. Unlike European countries they didn’t declare war right away. They decided to take a women to replace the deceased wife and Ikemefuna to do with his fate whatever the gods pleased. For the meantime Ikeemefuna is to live with Okonkwo.