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What was done to the egwugwu that caused them to be angry?
One of the egwugwu was unmasked, killing the egwugwu.
What is the relationship between Chielo and Ekwefi?
Chielo is friends with Ekwefi, and they get along well. Chielo sometimes gives bean cakes to Ekwefi to give to Ezinma. However, when Chielo becomes the priestess, she becomes like a completely separate person with no empathetic relationship with Ekwefi. Ekwefi is afraid of this incarnation of Chielo.
Why does Ekwefi recoil from Chielo when she turns around?
Ekwefi recoils from Chielo because Chielo embodies the spirit of Agbala, the Oracle of the Hills and Caves. Agbala is a powerful and feared deity that commands respect and obedience from the villagers. Ekwefi, like others, is in awe of Agbala's spiritual and mystical presence.
Who unmasked an egwugwu?
Enoch, a Christian convert, unmasks an egwugwu, killing it.
What is the name of the chief egwugwu?
The chief egwugwu is called Evil Forest.
In the book Things Fall Apart what did Chielo want with Ezinma?
Chielo wanted to take Ezinma to be seen by Agbala. In honesty, Chielo may have just been lonely, as she was a widow who only had 2 children of her own, not a great family. She had taken a particular fondness with Ezinma, calling her 'my daughter'.
What child is carried away by Chielo?
Ezinma is carried on Chielo's back out of Okonkwo's compound. They take a journey to see Agbala.
What do you egwugu represent - Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?
The egwugwu was the "system of government", but was also associated with religion. Not only was it sacred and thought to be a spirit, but it would help people with their every day problems. The egwugwu is similar to the Grand Jury mixed with a priest.
Who follows Chielo and Ezinma?
In Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart," it is Okonkwo who follows Chielo and Ezinma during their journey to the Oracle. Okonkwo is Ezinma's father and he accompanies them to the shrine to ensure Ezinma's safety.
Was okonkwo in things fall part a spirit?
Okonkwo did play the role of an egwugwu in the egwugwu court.
Who do the egwugwu represent?
"Egwugwu" is used in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe to represent the gods.
What reasons might Chielo have had for bringing Ezinma to Agbala's shrine?
Chielo brought Ezinma to Agbala's shrine to seek spiritual guidance from the Oracle, who may provide insights or advice on Ezinma's health and well-being. Additionally, Chielo, as the priestess of Agbala, may have been fulfilling her duty to the gods by carrying out a sacred ritual or seeking divine intervention for Ezinma's sake.
