As the main character of Things
Fall Apart, Okonkwo has a key role in developing not only the plot but also
the themes of the story. The themes of change vs. tradition and fate vs. free
will are mainly based around Okonkwo and the audience sees them play out over
the course of the story. In the beginning of the story, all of Okonkwo's
success is attributed to his will. He takes credit for all of his good fortune
and says that it is a result of his...
Sunday, 26 April 2015
Thursday, 16 April 2015
Most Meaningful Takeaway: Chinua Achebe Interview
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The other day, we had an in-class discussion on an interview
with Chinua Achebe. I think the part of the discussion that I found most
interesting was when we talked about the representation of Africa in the media.
Achebe was inspired to write Things Fall
Apart after reading all the western authors' portrayal of Africa and the
many African cultures. Achebe believes that these authors portrayed Africa this
way in order to justify the slave trade as...
Friday, 10 April 2015
Practice Paper One: Political Speech
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The text I am analyzing is Barack Obama's key note address at the 2004 Democratic National Convention which can be found here:
This
text can be identified as a political speech as it contains many typical
features of a speech such as persuasion, rhetorical devices, and an extensive
use of ethos, pathos, and logos. These distinct features along with fact that
it's directly addressing an...
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