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The gong of the ogene sounds and the town crier announces a meeting where every man of Umuofia is asked to gather the next morning in the market place.
In the meeting, it is revealed that a woman of Umuofia has been killed in the marketplace in Mbaino.
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∙ 11y ago
In Things Fall Apart, the men are haggling over the bride price for the marriage of Ikemefuna's sister to Obierika's son. They are negotiating the amount of yams and livestock that will be exchanged as part of the bride price, which is an important custom in Igbo culture to symbolize the union of two families.
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∙ 11y agoOne of things that is haggled for is the bride-price or dowry of Obierika's daughter, Akueke.
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Are there other African tribes in things fall apart?
Yes, in "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, there are other African tribes mentioned such as the Mbaino, the Mbanta, and the neighbouring clans of Okonkwo's Umuofia tribe. These tribes play various roles in the novel and interact with the protagonist, Okonkwo.
How is Okonkwo a respected warrior in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?
Okonkwo has killed 5 men in wars.
Where does Okonkwo insult Osugo in things fall apart?
Okonkwo insults Osugo during a meeting of the village's men.
What types of attitudes are associated with white men in chapter 8 of things fall apart?
I dont know... You answer the question!
What is an oracle in things fall apart?
An oracle is a goddess that allows men to consult their ancestors or the gods through their representative, the priestess of the Oracle.
Why are herbalist men important in the African society in things fall apart?
Herbalism is the medicine for the time, and used to cure all sorts of ills.
What happens to Okonkwo in chapter 25 in the book Things Fall Apart?
Nothing really. Okonkwo's dangling body is seen by the District Commissioner and his men.
Why did the oracle say the white men were like locusts?
if you are referring to chapter 15 of Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart, it is a metaphor. it means that the white men have come to colonize or "settle" as locusts do.
Why did the men meet in the marketplace in things fall apart?
The men met in the marketplace in "Things Fall Apart" for various reasons such as trading goods, discussing important matters, socializing with others, and sharing news and information. The marketplace was a central hub of activity in the community where individuals came together to interact and conduct business.
Who are the egwugwu and why are they important to the villages?
In the book Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe..... the egwugwu are said to be a spirital group of masked men... who the people believe are gods.
What was the appearance of people as they went to the execution in things fall apart?
The men were fully dressed with goatskin bags, cloths, and sheathed machetes, as if going to a big clan meeting
Why might Africans suppose white men have no toes in things fall apart?
the Africans think the whites have no toes because they wear shoes which make their toes not visible
