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Why do the villagers believe that a stone is important to Ezinmas health?
A famous medicine man whom Okonkwo summons for help in dealing with Ezinma's health problems with a stone.
How has Okonkwo tried to protect Ezinma?
When Ezinma was believed to be an ogbanje, Okonkwo went looking with Ezinma for the stone, angrily interrogating her. He then dug a huge pit to find her iyi-uwa. When Ezinma was sick, Okonkwo made a medicine and forced Ezinma to be steamed in an attempt to cure her. When Chielo came to take Ezinma, Okonkwo pleaded with Chielo to come back in the morning. Overall, Okonkwo has provided for Ezinma as her daughter and has indirectly made sure that she has both food and shelter.
What was the significance of the search for Enzima's iyi uwa?
The search for iyi-uwa is a way to prevent Ezinma from returning to the world of ogbanje. By finding the cursed stone, they can prevent Ezinma from dying.
What was Ezinma's iyi-uwa or link with the ogbanje?
The iyi-uwa is supposedly a magical cursed stone that is linked with Ezinma whom is said to be an ogbanje, or wicked child that dies only to be reborn in her mother's womb. By purifying the iyi-uwa, Ezinma is able to stay in this world and not torment her mother.
How does Ezinma return to Okonkwo's compound?
Ezinma returns to Okonkwo's compound with the help of her mother, Ekwefi, after she falls seriously ill. Ekwefi follows the Oracle's instructions for Ezinma's healing, which involve taking Ezinma to the shrine and administering special herbs. This treatment helps Ezinma recover and return home.
What kind of tree in Ezinma's stone hidden by in Things Fall Apart?
The iyi-uwa was buried near the orangetree.
Why is Ezinma able to convince Obiageli her half-sister to marry in Umofia?
Ezinma wielded great influence over her half-sister Obiageli. Ezinma was older than Obiageli.
Who carries Ezinma away from her home?
Chielo carried Ezinma away.
What do people assume about Ekwefi's daughter Ezinma?
They assume Ezinma is Okonkwo's daughter.Originally, they assume that Ezinma will die in her childhood like her brothers and sisters before her.They assume Ezinma is an ogbanje, a child who dies and returns to its mother to be reborn.They assume Ezinma will grow up as a tribeswoman.They assume Ezinma is straight.They assume Ezinma eats food.They assume Ezinma is an earthling.They assume Ezinma will marry a tribesman.They assume Ezinma will follow clan traditions.
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.
What is Ekwefi and Ezinma's relationship like?
Ezinma was an ogbanje child and Ekwefi is her mother. Since an ogbanje child is on whom dies but comes back to cause the mother pain, this shows that this was what Ezinma was supposed to do. Ezinma is the only child Ekwefi had and this was why. Because she is the only child, Ezinma and Ekwefi are very close.
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.
