What did Okonkwo often say about Ezinma?

Answer 1

There is nothing explicit in text that Okonkwo says often about Ezinma.

Okonkwo does say twice throughout the book the idea that Ezinma should have been a boy, but whether this is said often is not is unknown.

Answer 2

Okonkwo often said that Ezinma was his favorite daughter and that she had the spirit of a boy. He admired her resilience and intelligence, and believed she would bring him great pride and honor in the future.

Answer 3

• "Sit like a woman!"
• "Yes, Will you go?" (when asked if he was going to see Wrestling)
• "No, that is a boy's job." (when asked if Ezinma could bring his chair)
• "Yes, she has told me about it." (when told about Obiageli breaking her pot)
• "Do you hear that, Ezinma? You are older than Obiageli but she has more sense." (eating with mouth full)
• "Bring me my bag."
• "Answer the question at once." (referring to Ezinma's iyi-uwa)
• "If you bring us all this way for nothing I shall beat sense into you."
• "And why did you not say so, you wicked daughter of Akalogoli?" (location of iyi-uwa).
• "There are many good and prosperous people here, but I shall be happy if you marry in Umuofia when we return home. Your half-sister, Obiageli, will not understand me, but you can explain to her."

Answer 4

• She should sit like a woman.
• She was older than Obiageli.
• Obiageli has more sense than her.
• She should have been a boy.
• If she had been a boy he would have been happier.
• She has the right spirit.
• "It is iba."
• If she is caught eating eggs again, Ekwefi will be beat.
• She knows what the iyi-uwa is.
• She buried the iyi-uwa somewhere in the ground to torment Ekwefi by dying.
• If she had led the group all that way for nothing, he would beat sense into her.
• She is a wicked daughter of Akalogoli.
• She has been ill of late and is asleep.
• She has not actually been kidnapped.
• He would be happy if Ezinma married at home in Umuofia.
• She can explain to Obiageli.

Answer 5

It isn't mentioned if Okonkwo says anything about his motherland Mbanta, but he considers them to be womanly because they do not prefer direct action against the Christians.