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Okonkwo sees the killing of Ikemefuna as proof of his manliness, his willing to sacrifice one who was like a child to him to the gods based on the Oracle's word. Okonkwo feels that Obierika should have fulfilled his duty to the tribe and gone on the death march as well.
Obierika finds it shameful that Okonkwo should have been the one to kill Ikemefuna. Letting him be sacrificed is one thing, but taking part in the death march and doing the killing himself are different things entirely. Obierika feels that Okonkwo should not even have gone on the march.
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∙ 13y ago
Obierika is more rational, pragmatic, and reflective, often questioning traditions and customs, while Okonkwo is impulsive, aggressive, and values strength and masculinity. Obierika embodies more balanced qualities whereas Okonkwo is driven by a fear of being perceived as weak, which leads to his downfall.
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∙ 13y agoNwoye withdraws from everything his father represents: manliness, tribal traditions, and eventually the tribe once the opportunity presents itself.
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∙ 13y agoOkonkwo tends to obey tradition without question, whereas Obierika has a more nuanced view, examining the old traditions more thoroughly. Both believe in following tradition.
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∙ 13y agoOkonkwo and Ikemefuna treat each other as father and son. Ikemefuna behaves as Okonkwo's eldest son, and is allowed privileges such as bringing his father's stool for Okonkwo to sit on.
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Where does Obierika get the bags of cowries that he brings to Okonkwo?
Obierika sold the yams from Okonkwo's farm that they stored in Obierika's farm when Okonkwo was getting exiled.
Who is okonkwo's friends?
Okonkwo's best friend is Obierika.
What does Obierika tell Okonkwo his second year of exile?
Okonkwo's duty is to stay alive so that he and his family may go back to their village.
In the book things fall apart what warning does Obierika give Okonkwo?
Obierika warns Okonkwo to not ask how to pay him back for his friendship.
What did obierika suggest that okonkwo do to repay him for caring for his crops?
Obierika suggested that Okonkwo should let him take care of the crops until Okonkwo could repay him. He also proposed that Okonkwo should leave his son Nwoye with him as a pledge to ensure Okonkwo's return.
Is Obierika serious when he tells Okonkwo he could thank him by killing one of his sons?
No, Obierika is not being serious. He is simply expressing the seriousness of the situation and the depth of Okonkwo's debt to him. It is meant as a hyperbolic statement to emphasize the extent of Okonkwo's gratitude.
How does Obierika compare to Okonkwo?
Obierika thinks about things more. Obierika is not as able a wrestler or a warrior as Okonkwo, but he is by no means afraid of blood. Obierika is a responsible friend. Both bear titles, and hold high standards for these titles. Obierika is more quick to rush things. Both are hard on their children.
What did Okonkwo send Obierika in his last year of exile?
Okonkwo sent 200 cowries (shells used as currency) to Obierika in his last year of exile as a token of his appreciation. Obierika had been a loyal friend to Okonkwo and was supporting him during his exile.
What has caused obierika to make the visit to okonkwo at this particular time?
Obierika is friends with Okonwko. Obierika came to give Okonkwo the news and funds from selling his yams. Further Obierika gave Okonwko and the rest of the village news about how the village of Abame was slaughtered by white men.
What is the relationship between Okonkwo and Umuofia in the book things fall apart?
Obierika and Okonkwo are best friends. Each is the man of their house with at least one wife and many children.
What is the subject of the argument between Okonkwo and Obierika?
Okonkwo and Obierika have many arguments, the most notable being:Whether Okonkwo should have participated in Ikemefuna's death ritual.Whether a great warrior could still be even if his wife had his ear.
How is Okonkwo able to grow yams in Umuofia when he is actually located in Mbanta?
He is not. He grows yams in Mbanta instead. Okonkwo previously had yams stored in Umuofia, which were transferred to Obierika's barn. These were then sold by Obierika, with the proceeds given to Okonkwo.
