Okonkwo did not get sick. His daughter Ezinma, and his father Unoka, both got sick at different times.
Okonkwo's illness showed his vulnerability and fear of being seen as weak or inadequate in the eyes of his community. It highlighted his inner turmoil and the pressure he felt to live up to the expectations of masculinity and success in his society, which ultimately contributed to his tragic downfall.
okonkwo never lies ill.it was ezinma his daughter and his father unoka who often fell ill
Okonkwo's illness implied that he had not eaten for 2 days, that he was drinking too much and that he had not gotten proper sleep.
Okonkwo treats Ezinma's illness very seriously. He takes his aid of Ezinma very seriously as well.
Okonkwo's duty is to stay alive so that he and his family may go back to their village.
Okonkwo should be ashamed for breaking the week of peace, and should sacrifice to the gods and repent to make up for his sin.
Okonkwo wanted his sons to grow up to be great warriors. So he told his sons about his wars stories, hoping to excite them and give them knowledge of wars.
He tells Okonkwo that the child is an ogbanje, a child who after dying re-enters their mother's womb to be born again.
This event did not happen. Ekwefi was still alive when Okonkwo hung himself. However, many of Ekwefi's children had died before.
Okonkwo told his wife to get a cock for Uchendu's house. He may have told her to tell one of the children to get it specifically, as one of the children is seen chasing one of their cocks immediately after.
Ogbuefi Ezeudu visits Okonkwo to deliver a message from the Oracle that the village has decreed for Okonkwo to be banished from the clan for seven years as punishment for committing a crime. Ezeudu delivers the message out of respect for Okonkwo's status in the community and warns him to not take any drastic actions.
"Okonkwo was a man." "Did you see that man, Okonkwo?" "You are my son. Okonkwo, I am your father!"
Uchendu is the maternal uncle of Okonkwo. He advises Okonkwo to be grateful for the refuge offered to him by his motherland after he is exiled, reminding him that family and community support are crucial in times of struggle. Uchendu also emphasizes the importance of resilience and hope in facing life's challenges.
Ezeudu warns Okonkwo not to participate in Ikemefuna's killing because Ikemefuna calls Okonkwo "father" and has been living with them for three years. Ezeudu fears that Okonkwo's involvement in the killing will bring him harm and cause his chi to turn against him.