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What is okonkwo's religion?
Igbo
What is the basis of Okonkwo's economic system?
The Igbo use cowries for money.
What character traits does Okonkwo admire most?
Yes. Okonkwo has many admirable qualities which make him well-respected among all villages of the Igbo.
Who are the people in Things Fall Apart?
The people in Things Fall Apart are villagers of the Igbo tribe.
Why does killing five men during the wars make Okonkwo a respected leader?
The Igbo culture values strong warriors. This is but one facet of why Okonkwo was respected.
In the book things fall apart why is the week of peace important?
it symbolizes okonkwo's downfall in the igbo society
How many Igbo villages were there in things fall apart?
There were 9 Igbo villages in Things Fall Apart. The main ones were: Umuofia: Okonkwo's home. Mbanta: Okonkwo's motherland. Abame: The slaughtered village. Mbaino: The village who killed an Umuofian clanswoman. Also: Ire: Home of Ogbuefi Ndulue.
Why does Okonkwo threaten to break Nwoye's jaw?
Okonkwo threatens to break Nwoye's jaw because Nwoye has converted to Christianity, which goes against Okonkwo's traditional Igbo beliefs and values. Okonkwo sees this as a betrayal and a threat to the family's honor.
Why is Okonkwo not thankful for his time in the motherland?
This is not entirely true. Okonkwo is thankful towards his mother's family for taking him in and providing him a way to live, but he feels that the 7 years that he has had to live away from his home in Umuofia is a waste. During this time, he has been unable to ascend the ranks in Igbo society, including inducting his sons into Igbo society.
Why are Okonkwo and others imprisoned?
Okonkwo and the others are imprisoned as retribution for burning down the church. Further, this imposition of power onto the Igbo members was a show of positioning and intimidation as well as superiority. The imprisonment shamed the imprisoned tribesman.
Is Okonkwo's death a personal or collective tragedy?
Okonkwo's death was both a personal and collective tragedy. It was a collective tragedy because he represented the spirit of the Igbo, who in the face of overwhelming odds was defeated and chose to kill itself rather than surrender.
What is the importance of chi in shaping okonkwo destiny?
Chi is believed to represent a person's personal god and destiny in Igbo culture. In Okonkwo's case, his chi is associated with his successes and failures, guiding his path and influencing his destiny. Okonkwo's actions and decisions are therefore shaped by his belief in his own chi, impacting the outcomes of his life.
