`The church stood on a circular clearing that looked like the open mouth of the Evil Forest. Was it waiting to snap its teeth together? ‘

1. The new religion, Christianity:

i) Reasons for its spread.

ii) The transference of superstitions.

iii) The reactions of Okonkwo:

• • • A sense of betrayal.
    • Blames it on Unoka. Sees Nwoye as weak as his father.
    • Fails to look at his own behaviour. 

iv) The reactions of Nwoye:

• • • Uses Christianity to escape from the hold of his father.
    • The religion touches his soul.
    • Hopes to find answers to the questions of Ibo customs that have plagued him. 

Learner Preparation for LESSON 36

1. Learners to read CHAPTER  18.

2. Learners to consider the following for discussion:

i) The  reaction of the clan to the first church in Mbanta.

ii) The irony of Okonkwo’s reaction to Christianity.