Answer:
b. Some of the Igbo’s traditions and beliefs are working against them.
Explanation:
Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart," tells the story of Okonkwo and his struggle to come to terms with not only his personal conflict of what a man must be but also at the same time dealing with the changes in his African community. This change is the entry of White Christian missionaries in his village, while he along with the villagers still clung to the traditional practices and beliefs.
In the given excerpt from the text, we see that Okonkwo and the villagers who opposed the presence of the white Christian missionaries felt that since they were encroaching in their space, they would have died. But to their surprise, they were still alive. Added to that, they were even helped by some villagers to build a new house and even got new converts. This shows that they believe some of their own Igbo traditions and beliefs are working against them, which they think is evident from the survival of the white men and the acquiring of help from the Igbo people.
Thus, the correct answer is option b.
Because that’s the value of dimes
He really ought to have expected things to have changed, but still, still, was that really his father
First, it is necessary to explain that Diction is the term that refers to the choice of words that the author makes, as well as the choice of linguistic factors used to convey the message, themes and ideas of a written work. The function of the diction is to establish the voice and style of the text, in line with the message that the author wants to convey. Based on this, we can say that Cowper's diction usually makes it difficult to read the text, because Cowper has preferences for words and linguistic factors that promote a more immersive and reflective reading, through less common and more elite words. Butler, on the other hand, has a less difficult diction, since he prefers more direct messages and the use of more common words and of direct, punctual and quick meaning.
