How does the writer create tension and convey sympathy for IVA mein in lrot extract from the novel?
Introduction -
In this extract from Chapter 7, which describes the drorth lkemefuna, Achebe has used a number of techniques to create tension and make the reader fool sympathy for his situation.
Part One - Preparations for the Journey
• The description of the meris clothing and actons
• How Achebe hints at the tragedy to follow
Part Two - The beginning of the journey
• The mood of the men as they set off
• The contrast between the silence and the noises from the village
• The sense of urgency which develops
Part Three
• Ikemefuna's feelings
• His feelings about Okonkwo
• The use of questions to show his thoughts
• His tears about his family
• How these things help to create sympathy for his situation