Which contradictory pair of words best describes how mr. brown is characterized?
respectful, undermining
fearful, confident
assured, conflicted
aggressive, indifferent

Mr.Brown is referred to be respectful and undermining to the clan and its ways, he wants to learn more about the Igbo. He even sits and talks for longs times to the elders to find more to learn. But when it came to religion Mr. Brown declared that a frontward attack on the Igbo religion would not work. The respect is when he listens and learns of the Igbo. But the undermining is when he seeks to fall the Igbo religion. One way the author represents this complex relationship is through the characterization of Mr. Brown. He is characterized as respectful and curious about the ways of the clan. At one point, he is described as being '“respected even by the clan, because he trod softly on its faith.”' (p. 178) He has long conversations with the elders to learn more about the ways of the Igbo.

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