Mother Kite Story

Mother Kite sent her daughter to bring some food. She returned with a little duck and her mother asked “What did mother duck said?” Daughter Kite said that she had done nothing. Suddenly Mother Kite ordered to return the little duck back. Later on Daughter Kite returned with a chick. Her mother asked the same question and she answered “The hen screamed and was very angry”. Mother Kite said that it was OK because those who shouted had already liberated their fury. Instead you need to beware of those who stay quiet, they will seek revenge.

Uchendu tells this story because he needs to illustrate the terrible mistake the other clan did with the white man. In this case Uchendu might be right because no one really knows what the white man was capable of doing so you cannot trust him. Otherwise, in some situations is not applicable this story. For example when you harm someone, if they react aggressively is very probable that they will take revenge on you. Instead if they do not react is probable that they are scared or timid to make something.

Maybe Uchendu told the story not only to illustrate his point but also to look more clever and wise in front of Okonkwo and his friend Obierika. Because as we have seen before, Uchendu thinks that Okonkwo is no one in Mbanta and that he knows a lot more that what Okonkwo does. So this is another way of demonstrating this to Okonkwo.

It is a great story and, as I said, applicable in only some situations. In fact it is very helpful for Uchendu because at the end everyone was convinced that he was right.  

  

from:http://bulacancity.olx.com.ph/brahminy-kite-eagle-iid-159019101