Things Fall Apart: Chapter 21

Twists, twists, twists... Not only is Okonkwo full of them, but so are his tribal members. At the beginning of the novel, they seemed as solid in their beliefs as the rock under their feet. However, it is revealed now that some of them are actually accepting the Christians with open arms. Mr. Brown is providing them with things such as a trading post, a school, and a hospital. All of these accomodations are mainly welcomed by the tribe, being that the hospital has helped numerous, the school is allowing them to learn to read and write, and the trading post has proven to be a good source of income. Okonkwo, however, is still very displeased with the situation. It is obvious that he preferred things the way the tribe used to be, but I don't think he will have the chance to live in such an era again.