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What Criticism do Okonkwo and the other man have of other tribes?
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What are some quotes that show okonkwo is a man?
"Okonkwo was a man." "Did you see that man, Okonkwo?" "You are my son. Okonkwo, I am your father!"
Why was Okonkwo ostracized?
Okonkwo was not ostracized. Okonkwo was exiled for killing a man. Okonkwo was spoken badly of when he was not outwardly repentant after breaking the Week of Peace. Okonkwo was distanced from after he kills a messenger.
What are Okonkwo's feelings towards his father?
Okonkwo is ashamed of his father Unoka. He feels his father is weak, effeminate, and made fun of by other members of the tribe. Okonkwo feels a man should be strong like a warrior, but his father is shy of blood. Okonkwo feels a man should be hard working and provide for his family, but Unoka is lazy, and a very poor farmer. Okonkwo ends up inheriting nothing from his father.
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.
Why do the community celebrations make okonkwo unhappy?
Okonkwo is a man who prefers to work as opposed to celebrate. Okonkwo is not a social animal, and he is forced to not work during these times.
Is Okonkwo black in Things Fall Apart?
Yes, Okonkwo has the skin of a native Nigerian, in Africa. He and other villagers. comment on a man with white skin who is a leper, and how it would be strange to see people with white skin.
Is Okonkwo representative or an individual for Achebe's purposes or both?
Okonkwo was an example of what a man becomes when they take the tribal customs and ideals to their ends. Okonkwo represents the ideal warrior and hard worker. He was not representative of all men in his village; he wished to be one of it's leaders. It is shown that many of the other leaders are still wiser or more compassionate than Okonkwo.
Does Achebe's mean us to share Okonkwo's low opinion of his father?
Achebe presents Okonkwo's view of his father to highlight the conflict between tradition and change. While Okonkwo's negative opinion of his father is depicted, the novel also shows the complexities and limitations of Okonkwo's perspective. Achebe encourages readers to consider the broader cultural and historical context that shapes Okonkwo's beliefs.
How do the people at the kindred meeting react when Okonkwo insults another man?
The clansman are angered at Okonkwo's response and berate him, saying that he should be more humble. Okonkwo apologizes and the meeting continues.
Did Okonkwo kill a woman from Umuofia?
Yes, Okonkwo accidentally killed a clansman from Umuofia, not a woman.
Why doesn't Okonkwo think of Ndulue as a strong man?
Okonkwo doesn't think of Ndulue as a strong man because he sees him as feminine and emotional, traits that Okonkwo associates with weakness. Ndulue's musical skills and gentle demeanor contrast with Okonkwo's beliefs about masculinity, which values aggression and physical strength. This influences Okonkwo's perception of Ndulue as inferior.
What is Okonkwo's relationship with Ikemefuna like?
Okonkwo becomes a father to Ikemefuna, and Ikemefuna calls Okonkwo father. Ikemefuna is like the second man in the house, the closest to Okonkwo's personality, and helps to develop Nwoye's manhood. Okonkwo likes Ikemefuna, but does not show his feelings towards Ikemefuna because to do so would be unmanly.
