God First

God first, when you are in the midst of darkness, death, pain and brokenness, keep searching for the light and do not fall short. All bad works out for the good, and great works out for the best.

Okonkwo as a young man brought honor to his village. His fame rested on solid personal achievements. He fought the great wrestler name Amalinze. They had the same skin. He had to suffer from his father Unoka’s mistakes. Okonkwo was not a cruel man, but his whole life was dominated by the fear of failure and weakness. His first son, Nova, was causing his father great anxiety, at 12 years old, for his incipient laziness. He had three wives and eight children. He took seed-yams from Namibia and promised to grow them. It was the week of peace and Okonkwo had beaten his first wife. Everyone heard his wife crying, and they reported to the king and they punished him. Years passed, seed-yams grew, and the children got older. Mr. Brown comes to visit the king and to preach the gospel of Christ. The commissioners are angry.

The information in the novel is based on the life of Chinua Achebe. The events are true. The story of Okonkwo is in a way the story of our culture.

Chinua Achebe wrote this novel in order for people to get a better understanding of life. He wants people to be exposed to a different way of seeing the world.

Achebe decided to tell this story because he wanted people to understand never to put and idol before the one and only God. When you are in the midst of pain, tears, and drama, stand strong and keep your head up.  All bad works for good and good works for great.  Hold on to your faith  believe even when you don’t see. When trouble comes your way praise your God. All dreams come true if u want them to. Reach for the best and your life.