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The Power Of Obierika - Online Term Paper

The Power Of Obierika

Suicide had been the only escape that Okonkwo could have from the cowardice that surrounded him. The entire clan had shirked from violence like women, cowering at the though of going to war against the Christians like dogs cowering before their master.
Obierika could not help feel that he was at least partly at fault for Okonkwo's death. He should be the one to break the news to Okonkwo's wife and Ezinma. Obierika hesitated before the door to Okonkwo's obi. Obierika was a proud warrior just like Okonkwo, but somehow he could not muster the courage to break the news to Okonkwo's family. Besides, Okonkwo's death might be the fatal blow for Ezinma, whose health was quickly failing. ...

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Christians will die, the Christians will die!"

Obierika screamed the manta over and over, aware of his inhuman and mangled voice. Not as mangled as the Christians made Nwoye to become one of them, he was the fine and sensible son of Okonkwo. What evil magic did the Christians wield that they could force Nwoye to forsake the gods and turn his loyalty towards their leader, Christ?

Still consumed by his anger Obierika rushed through the village waving his rifle and machete wildly in the air and bellowing battle cries at the timid villagers. The men of the village gathered around him and tried to restrain him.

" What is the matter, calm down." Okiki said as he grasped Obierika's shoulders.

" The Christians are stealing our children, taking them off to serve their evil gods and you stand by and ask what is the matter! We must fight against the white skinned devils!"

Obierika roared as he fired his rifle into the air.

"Who will stand with me and battle for ...

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Added: 8/2/2004 09:27:14 PM
Category: Creative Writing
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