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When in Mbanta, Obierika brings money from selling Okonkwo's yams. He also brings news about the slaughter of Abame.
Usually Obierika chats with Okonkwo without bringing anything in particular.
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∙ 13y ago
Obierika brings kola nuts, palm-wine, and a hen as gifts for Okonkwo during his visit.
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∙ 13y agoObierika tells Okonkwo of the coming of the white men and the slaughter of Abame.
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∙ 13y agoThe village of Abame is no more. It has been slaughtered by white men. The survivors, mostly old men and women, fled to surrounding villages including Umuofia.
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Where does Obierika get the bags of cowries that he brings to Okonkwo?
Obierika sold the yams from Okonkwo's farm that they stored in Obierika's farm when Okonkwo was getting exiled.
What has caused obierika to make the visit to okonkwo at this particular time?
Obierika is friends with Okonwko. Obierika came to give Okonkwo the news and funds from selling his yams. Further Obierika gave Okonwko and the rest of the village news about how the village of Abame was slaughtered by white men.
Who was coming to visit Obierika the same day after Okonkwo has arrived at his obi?
Almost all of Obierika's visitors fall under these circumstances. Okonkwo arrives at his obi every day, excluding the days that he does not leave his obi.
Who is okonkwo's friends?
Okonkwo's best friend is Obierika.
What does Obierika tell Okonkwo his second year of exile?
Okonkwo's duty is to stay alive so that he and his family may go back to their village.
In the book things fall apart what warning does Obierika give Okonkwo?
Obierika warns Okonkwo to not ask how to pay him back for his friendship.
Who came to visit Okonkwo during the second year of exile and why?
During the second year of exile, Okonkwo's friend Obierika came to visit him. Obierika came to inform Okonkwo about the destruction of their village, Abame, by a white man's messenger. He also brought news about the hardships faced by the clan due to the presence of missionaries in their land.
What did obierika suggest that okonkwo do to repay him for caring for his crops?
Obierika suggested that Okonkwo should let him take care of the crops until Okonkwo could repay him. He also proposed that Okonkwo should leave his son Nwoye with him as a pledge to ensure Okonkwo's return.
Is Obierika serious when he tells Okonkwo he could thank him by killing one of his sons?
No, Obierika is not being serious. He is simply expressing the seriousness of the situation and the depth of Okonkwo's debt to him. It is meant as a hyperbolic statement to emphasize the extent of Okonkwo's gratitude.
How does Obierika compare to Okonkwo?
Obierika thinks about things more. Obierika is not as able a wrestler or a warrior as Okonkwo, but he is by no means afraid of blood. Obierika is a responsible friend. Both bear titles, and hold high standards for these titles. Obierika is more quick to rush things. Both are hard on their children.
What did Okonkwo send Obierika in his last year of exile?
Okonkwo sent 200 cowries (shells used as currency) to Obierika in his last year of exile as a token of his appreciation. Obierika had been a loyal friend to Okonkwo and was supporting him during his exile.
What is the relationship between Okonkwo and Umuofia in the book things fall apart?
Obierika and Okonkwo are best friends. Each is the man of their house with at least one wife and many children.
