Republic of the Philippines

FELIX O. ALFELOR SR. FOUNDATION COLLEGE, INC.

San Juan Avenue, Sipocot, Camarines Sur

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Name: Date:

Year & Section: Week no.: 4

LEARNING ACTIVITY NO.2

A. Read the short story “Marriage Is a Private Affair” by Chinua Achebe and answer the
following questions below. https://www.btboces.org/Downloads/4_Marriage%20is%20a
%20Private%20Affair%20by%20Chinua%20Achebe.pdf

1. Who arethe main characters of the story?

2. What is Nmaeka’s reason for not waiting his father about his marriage plans?
3. What kind of wife does Okeke wants for his marriage plans?
4. Do you think that Okeke, as a father, is just righto be disappointed in his son’s
engagement? Why?
5. How would you describe the ending of the story?

B. What would your actions in the following situations?

1. At your age, what are your views towards marriage?
2. Imagine that you are a product of the parents who are both unaccepted by their own
parents, technically your grandparents. How would you feel about it?
3. What if you are pre-arranged by your parents to be married to someone whom you do not
really love? Would you follow your parents decision? Why or why not?