The language of the novel is liberally laced with Ibo words and phrases. It is also written simply and directly in an English that is highly descriptive and dignified. This is so even if the story being told concerns the gods and goddesses of the Ibo and their unique tribal customs. Read the last two paragraphs of Chapter Three carefully. Try your hand at writing an added last paragraph in the manner of Achebe. Your paragraph could begin as follows:

Okonkwo felt his face becoming hot with his anger. He wished…