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(Close) Read of Ch.1, TFA Page 3: In the first paragraph of the story, Achebe writes that Okonkwo's "fame rested on solid personal achievements." What does this mean? What would be the opposite of a "solid personal achievement"? Why do you think this detail about Okonkwo is important?

(Close) Read of Ch.1, TFA Page 4: What do we learn about Okonkwo after reading this detailed description of him? What do you think it means that "[h]e had had no patience with his father"? Predict: what do you think Okonkwo's father was like?

(Close) Read of Ch.1, TFA Page 5: What does it say about Unoka that he puts so much importance in the memories of his childhood? Besides "piling up his debts", how is Unoka a failure? How is Okonkwo different from his father? What does this tell you about Okonkwo?

(Close) Read of Ch.1, TFA Page 6: When Okoye comes over, he and Unoka go through a complex ritual before discussing business. What does this tell you about Ibo/Igbo culture? Who seems to fit more easily with these cultural values: Okonkwo or Unoka? Why?

(Close) Read of Ch.1, TFA Page 7: What do the Ibo/Igbo regard as the "art of conversation"? What are some benefits to this method of communicating? What are some benefits of a more direct means of communication?

(Close) Read of Ch.1, TFA Page 8: Which of Okonkwo's "solid personal achievements" do we learn about at the end of this chapter? What do these achievements say about his character?

(Close) Read of Ch.1, TFA End of Chapter 1: This chapter started with Okonkwo's personal achievements and then ends with them. What does this tell you about Achebe's storytelling style?

Homework Read Chapter 2. Please read. There will be a reading quiz. It will count as an assessment grade. No, I’m not kidding.