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Okonkwo pretends not to be overly concerned, and goes back into his hut, knowing he can do nothing at that point. When he goes to Chielo's cave the first three times, he does not linger in case he is caught waiting there. The fourth time he finds Ekwefi, and stays there as a symbol of manly protectorship.
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Okonkwo protects his pride by following the traditions of the village and seeking help from the Oracle to track down Ezinma. He shows determination and strength in his efforts to find his daughter, refusing to give up until she is returned safely. This demonstrates his commitment to upholding his reputation as a strong and respected member of the community.
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How is Ezinma safely returned?
Ezinma is safely returned by Okonkwo and Ekwefi after they discover her hidden in the oracle caves, where she was taken by Chielo, the priestess of Agbala. Chielo brings Ezinma back to her parents unharmed, as it was all part of the oracle's plan to test Okonkwo's loyalty.
In the book Things Fall Apart who is Ezinma?
Ezinma is told a story by her mother, that of Tortoise and the birds. Unfortunately, it does not contain a song. Ezinma is given the task of telling the next story. Ezinma begins, but is interrupted by Chielo. Ezinma is scared by her and begins to cry. Ezinma is given a piece of fish by her mother. Ezinma is taken by Chielo on her back. Ezinma is shown Agbala, throughout the nine villages and at the cave shrine.
What is Ekwefi's story?
Ekwefi was a woman who loved wrestling, and fell in love with Okonkwo when she saw him throw Amalinze the Cat. She wanted to marry Okonkwo, but at the time, Okonkwo was too poor to marry. She ended up marrying another man, Anene, but after a couple years she ran away from him during the night to Okonkwo. Okonkwo took her and made love to her in his obi. Ekwefi became Okonkwo's second wife. Her love of wrestling remained. She bore child after child, but they all died during their early years until she had Ezinma. She treated her daughter Ezinma like a sister, as an equal. She continued to have children with Okonkwo, and fathered at least 10 children with him. Ekwefi often drew Okonkwo's rage, and was beaten by him occasionally. After one particular beating near the Festival of Yams, she made fun of Okonkwo's lack of prowess with a gun. This remark earned her a near-death experience, as Okonkwo discharged the gun at her, but did not end up hitting her. During one day, her daughter Ezinma was taken by the oracle Agbala's representative Chielo late at night. Worried for her daughter, she risked the wrath of the Gods by secretly following Chielo around the nine villages and back to her cave home where she communed with Agbala, all in very low light. Her daughter Ezinma also came down with the Iba or fever one day. She feared for Ezinma's death, but Ezinma managed to be healed by her father, Okonkwo. After Ezinma's iwi-uya was found, she felt much more relieved. Ekwefi continued to stay with Okonkwo, following him in exile to Mbanta, and then back home to Umuofia.
How does Okonkwo and relationship with male and female characters differ Why?
Okonkwo's relationships with male characters are often dominated by power struggles and a focus on masculinity and strength, while his relationships with female characters are characterized by traditional gender roles and expectations. This difference is rooted in Okonkwo's internalized beliefs about gender roles and his fear of being perceived as weak or feminine, leading to a lack of emotional connection with women and a tendency to exert control over men.
How did Okonkwo treat Ezinma?
Ezinma is aware that Okonkwo loves her mother. She clearly looks up to her father, and is willing to take his advice, while at the same time being aware of his fierce temper and overall manliness. There are times when she can stand no one else but him.
What do Ekwefi and Chielo mean when they say that they hope Ezinma will stay?
Ekwefi and Chielo both hope that Ezinma will stay in the physical world and not be taken by the spirits like her other siblings. They value Ezinma's presence and want her to live a full and healthy life.
Why is Ezinma sleepy?
Ezinma is usually sleepy because humans require sleep. At one point, she is unable to during the night because Chielo has taken her around the 7 villages at night.
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'.
Where does it say that Okonkwo is disappointed in Nwoye?
The book does not say this explicitly until Nwoye joins the Christians, when Okonkwo calls him an abomination. However, Okonkwo often wishes that Nwoye was stronger, saying that at his age, he should already have impregnated a wife and taken a farm. Okonkwo also wishes that Nwoye were as strong a wrestler as Obierika's child, Okafo.
Why must Okonkwo die?
Okonkwo must die because he kills another man. The justice of the white man is to take a life for a life taken.
Who was adopted by Okonkwo?
Ikemefuna was the boy who was adopted by Okonkwo in Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart. He was taken in by Okonkwo's family as part of a peace settlement between their village and a neighboring one.
What do you think his first day with Okonkwo would be like for Ikemefuna?
The day that Ikemefuna is taken by Okonkwo, it would seem as if he is being taken (with the consent of his tribe), away from his family to a foreign land by a huge warrior. Okonkwo is a strong silent type with a stern face, so I doubt much would be said between them.
