2. BRAINSTORM
GOALS
Brainstorming aims to solve problems, develop
innovations or new ideas, clarify or realize
abstract ideas, simplify ideas that are too big and
difficult to achieve, encourage creativity and train
yourself to think critically.
3. • Tradition vs. Modernity:
The clash between
traditional Igbo values and
the encroachment of
European colonialism,
highlighting the tension
between preserving
cultural heritage and
adapting to change.
KEY
CONCEPTS
4. • Character Development:
The evolution of
Okonkwo's character,
from a revered leader to a
tragic figure grappling
with his own flaws and the
forces of external change.
KEY
CONCEPTS
5. • Cultural Identity: The
importance of cultural
identity and heritage in
shaping individual and
collective identities within
the Igbo community, as
well as the challenges
posed by external
influences.
KEY
CONCEPTS
6. • Colonialism: The impact of
European colonialism on
African societies, including
the imposition of foreign
ideologies, the disruption of
traditional ways of life, and
the resistance and
adaptation strategies
employed by indigenous
peoples.
KEY
CONCEPTS
7. • Tragedy: The tragic arc of
Okonkwo's story, marked by
his downfall as a result of
his rigid adherence to
tradition, his fear of
weakness, and his inability
to adapt to changing
circumstances.
KEY
CONCEPTS
8. • Family Dynamics: The
complexities of family
relationships within the
Igbo community, including
generational conflicts,
gender roles, and the
transmission of cultural
values from one generation
to the next.
KEY
CONCEPTS
9. • Violence and Conflict: The
use of violence as a means
of asserting power,
resolving disputes, and
defending one's honor, as
well as its role in
perpetuating cycles of
conflict and destruction
within the community.
KEY
CONCEPTS
10. • Legacy: The legacy of
Okonkwo and his
community, reflecting the
enduring impact of
individuals and historical
events on the shaping of
cultural identities and
collective memories.
KEY
CONCEPTS
11. THANK YOU
I hope you can get helpful
knowledge from this presentation.
Good luck!
