` The seven wasted and weary years were at last drawing to a close.’
1. What does this mean to Okonkwo?
2. Okonkwo honours his exile:
i) How does he accept Uchendu’s authority?
ii) He fulfils his duties.
iii) His farewell feast.
3. Is Okonkwo able to learn anything relevant to humility and repentance during his exile?
4. The people of Mbanta:
i) The homogeneity of the clan.
ii) Their fear for the future.
CHALLENGING THE AFRICAN NARRATIVE
Learner Preparation for LESSON 40
1. Learners to read CHAPTER 20.
2. Learners to consider the following for discussion:
i) Okonkwo’s eagerness to leave Mbanta.
ii) Okonkwo’s determination to re-establish himself in Umuofia.
SPEECH TASK
SPEECH RUBRIC