`His body rattled like a piece of stick in his dry shell.’

1. The story of the tortoise:

i) Its relevance to Okonkwo and the tribe.

ii) Its relevance to things falling apart.

2. The interrelation between the ordinary and the supernatural.

3. Ekwefi and Okonkwo:

i) Ekwefi

• • • The strength and nurturing qualities of a mother.
    • Her experiences and her fears.
    • Her courage as a mother in the face of the unknown and the power of the supernatural. 

ii) Okonkwo:

• • • Okonkwo is one-sided. He is unable to express his feelings. 

Learner Preparation for LESSON 26:

1. Learners to read CHAPTER 12.

2. Learners to consider the following for discussion;

i) The duality of Ibo society in being both rigid and flexible.

ii)  The imagery that conveys the homogeneity of the clan.

Literary Essay First Draft: Refer to LESSON 19.