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- A man who calls his kinsmen to a feast does not do so to save them from starving. They all have food in their own homes. When we gather together in the moonlit village ground it is not because of the moon.
- In dealing with a man who thinks you are a fool, it is good sometimes to remind him that you know what he knows but have chosen to appear foolish for the sake of peace.
- People say that if you find water rising up to your ankle, that's the time to do something about it, not when it's around your neck. Chinua Achebe. Rising Up, People, Water.
- Nobody can teach me who I am. You can describe parts of me, but who I am - and what I need - is something I have to find out myself. Chinua Achebe. Who I Am, Thought Provoking, Needs.
Jul 4, 2021 · Marriage is a Private Affair by Chinua Achebe | African Short Story in English | Commonwealth Literature | Summary & Analysis Chinua Achebe wrote “Marriage i...
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We assign a color and icon like this one to each theme, making it easy to track which themes apply to each quote below. Marriage Is A Private Affair Quotes. “You have lived in Lagos all your life, and you know very little about people in remote parts of the country.”. Related Characters: Nnaemeka (speaker), Nene Atang.
- “If you don't like someone's story, write your own.” ― Chinua Achebe.
- “The world is like a Mask dancing. If you want to see it well, you do not stand in one place.” ― Chinua Achebe.
- “While we do our good works let us not forget that the real solution lies in a world in which charity will have become unnecessary.” ― Chinua Achebe, Anthills of the Savannah.
- “The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion. We were amused at his foolishness and allowed him to stay. Now he has won our brothers, and our clan can no longer act like one.
Chinua Achebe wrote “Marriage is a Private Affair” in 1952, eight years before Nigeria won its independence from the British Empire. Consequently, the short story should be read with the understanding that Achebe was very much interested in the growing independence movements that were percolating in Nigeria and other nearby African nations.
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A day later, Okeke tries to dissuade his son from marrying Nene, though Nnaemeka remains committed to his decision, and his “heart was hardened.”. Okeke gives up and sees his son as a lost cause. He dismisses him by arguing that as a father, it is his job to teach Nnaemeka right and from wrong.
