The setting of the book is in eastern Nigeria, on the eve of British colonialism in Africa. ... At one point in the book, Okonkwo remembers hearing one of his playmates calling his father anagbala,? which was the word for woman, but all described a man who had taken not titles (13). ... As a young man, Okonkwo had been very successful wrestler, and as he grew older he became a well-known warrior. ...

• Word Count: 2055
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: High School