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k0ka [10]
4 years ago
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Okonkwo, the main character in the novel, thought the new political and religious customs that the British introduced were not “

manly.” What is the MAIN thing this tells you about Okonkwo?
A. He is a product of a matriarchal society.
B. He is a product of a patriarchal society and wants to hold on to his power.
C. He is not open to new ideas.
D. He does not have a firm understanding of the British system.
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2 answers:
IrinaK [193]4 years ago
7 0

Answer: The main thing that this tells us about Okonkwo is that B. He is a product of a patriarchal society and wants to hold on to his power.

Explanation: Okonkwo is the main character in <em>Things Fall Apart</em>. In the novel, he is described as a man that lives in Nigeria and belongs to the lgbo group. Moreover, <u>he is part of a society that values masculity above all. </u>Okonkwo also believes that the<u> political and religious customs of the British</u> are not "manly", which means they <u>do not highlight the qualities of men nor place them above those of women</u>. Therefore, his opinion reflects the fact that <u>he belongs to a society in which men are perceived as superior to women and that he wants things to keep that way</u>. The correct answer is B. He is a product of a patriarchal society and wants to hold on to his power.

nika2105 [10]4 years ago
6 0
B, he is a product of the patriarchal society.  patriarchal means a <span>characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men.</span>
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