Okonkwo reaffirms his greatness as a warrior to the people of his village in many ways:
Okonkwo received honor in his village through his hard work, bravery in war, and successful Wrestling matches. He was a respected warrior and leader in the community, known for his strength and determination.
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Okonkwo beheads a messenger who interrupts a village meeting with a machete.
Okonkwo had several titles including presumably the title of ozo.
Okonkwo insults Osugo during a meeting of the village's men.
Before leaving his motherland, the village of Mbanta, Okonkwo gathers his belongings, settles his debts, and bids farewell to his family and friends. He is exiled to his mother's village for seven years.
Okonkwo was chosen to represent his village as a wrestler when he was 18. He was later chosen to represent his village, as an 'emissary of war', when presenting a grievance to the village of Mbaino. Finally he was chosen to represent the village and the village elders when chosen as a member of six villagers to present their case to a judge as to why the church was burned down.
Okonkwo's duty is to stay alive so that he and his family may go back to their village.
His uncle, Uchendu, greets him and takes him in. Okonkwo tells his uncle about what has happened, and his uncle is relieved that Okonkwo's crime is only an accident. Okonkwo is given land to work with.
His uncle, Uchendu, greets him and takes him in. Okonkwo tells his uncle about what has happened, and his uncle is relieved that Okonkwo's crime is only an accident. Okonkwo is given land to work with.
Okonkwo is part of the group which leads Ikemefuna out of the village to be killed. After Ikemefuna receives the first blow and runs towards Okonkwo for protection, Okonkwo strikes Ikemefuna down, not wanting to be seen as weak.
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Okonkwo hosts a farewell feast in his mother's village, slaughtering 3 goats.
After being banished from Umuofia, Okonkwo goes to his mother's village, Mbanta, to seek refuge and protection from his mother's kinsmen.