🔥Okonkwo's raging flame symbolizes his incendiary masculinity and raises questions about its survival and positive model of passion.
🍠Yams symbolize wealth, status, and masculinity, with Okonkwo earning respect by successfully growing and cultivating them.
🦗Locusts represent the devastating effects of European contact and Christian missionaries, consuming Evo culture and traditions.
What does the roaring flame symbolize?
—The roaring flame symbolizes Okonkwo's intense masculinity, constantly bubbling beneath the surface and often expressed through violence.
Why are yams considered a symbol of masculinity?
—Yams are considered a symbol of masculinity because growing them is seen as a challenging and demanding task, earning respect from the community.
What do locusts represent in the novel?
—Locusts represent the destructive impact of European colonization and Christianity on the traditional Evo culture and way of life.
00:09The roaring flame symbolizes Okonkwo's intense masculinity and his tendency to resort to violence.
01:01Yams symbolize wealth, status, and masculinity, with Okonkwo earning respect through successful cultivation.
01:38Locusts represent the destructive effects of European contact and Christian missionaries on Evo culture.
