Chapter 4 Summary

Uche rises very early the next morning, and for a brief time, his family thinks that perhaps he is going to help at the farm today. Instead, Uche heads to the stream where he meets Nduka. The two boys discuss Okei's order to inform all the boys about tonight's meeting and wonder if they should include the uneducated boys who will be working on the farms today.

Knowing that the farm boys will not be able to read any announcements, especially those made in English, Uche claims that this is the best approach. Nduka challenges that idea, saying that all the boys should be given the chance to participate regardless of education level. Uche and Nduka compromise, and Uche beats out the message on a gong while Nduka writes the message on school paper and distributes it to the people in the village...