Answer:
In the story, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe,
In Chapter 4, in the scenario wherein Okonkwo belittled a man who contradicted what he says, he threw hard and harsh words at the man named Osugo. This Okonkwo's attitude was seen and witnessed by the men in the clan present in the Kindred meeting and it does not please them, yet they are shocked and did not allow Okonkwo to act like that, as they took side with Osugo.
Explanation:
Why?
In Chapter Four (4) of the story Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, Okonkwo, the main character in the story has encountered a man named Osugo. It is during a kindred meeting wherein Okonkwo belittled those members of the clan who were less successful. Osugo, one of those less fortunate men, can't stand the rudeness and harshness of Okonkwo and speak against him. Though Osugo acknowledges the successful life of Okonkwo which he achieved through hard work and patience, in his perspective, it is not enough to embarrass and degrade people who are not his level.
Therefore, Okonkwo with his pride, spoken saying "This meeting is for men" which implies that he humiliates Osugo as not a man and not should be in the clan. This attitude of Okonkwo struck and upset people, especially the men who heard the humiliation. The men reacted taking the side of the other man Osugo. In short, they stand against Okonkwo's attitude, and the oldest man take part reminding Okonkwo to not forget to be humble despite of his success.
The correct answer is D. The characters represent ideas
Explanation:
An allegory occurs when the elements of a text including characters, settings or events represent hidden ideas such as political or moral beliefs. The excerpt presented is an example of an allegory because in this story the character Kay represents the constant clash between evil and good. This occurs because as one of the splinters of the glass of the magic mirror gets in one of Kay's eyes his personality changes and his heart becomes ice "poor Kay had also a splinter in his heart, and it began to change into a lump of ice", which shows evil is present in the world and can change people's heart. Thus, the element of allegory found in this excerpt is "the characters represent ideas".
