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What does okonkwo do before leaving his motherland the village of manta?
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Does Ikemefuna get killed before Okonkwo is exiled to go back to his motherland?
Yes. Ikemefuna's death foreshadows Okonkwo's accidental killing of Ezeudu's son.
The accidental firing of Okonkwo's gun was something that?
had never happened before in that village
Why does Okonkwo go to Mbanta during his seven year exile?
Okonkwo goes to Mbanta during his seven-year exile because he is forced to flee from his village, Umuofia, after accidentally killing a clansman. According to Igbo tradition, anyone who commits a crime leading to the death of another person must leave the community for a specified period of time to avoid bringing bad luck upon the village.
The accidental firing of Okonkwos gun which killed Ezeudus son was something tha?
had never happened before in that village.
What happen at the end of the Uri ceremony?
The bride left with her husband's family. Before leaving they present themselves to important men such as Okonkwo.
What happened at the end of the uri ceremony?
The bride left with her husband's family. Before leaving they present themselves to important men such as Okonkwo.
What is the significance of Mbaino in Things Fall Apart?
Mbaino is the village which Ikemefuna lives in before he is forced to live with Okonkwo in Umuofia in order to repent his father's crime. It is significant because in essence, things begin to "fall apart" for Okonkwo after Ikemefuna is killed by Umuofia. Okonkwo becomes haunted by his choice to kill Ikemefuna. In fact, Ikemefuna's death begins Okonkwo's downfall.
What was the village's reaction to Okonkwo's death in Things Fall Apart?
Only Obierika's reaction is shown in Things Fall Apart. Obierika is driven to despiar and anger at the District Commissioner and his men. He considers Okonkwo one of the greatest men in Umuofia. Later, in Arrow of God, it is revealed that Okonkwo was lionized as the symbol of the pride of Umuofia and the Igbo as a whole. Okonkwo rejects living in a world where he would have to sacrifice his pride and demean himself before a greater colonial power.
What are the repercussions of Okonkwos's actions during the arrival of the white men?
Okonkwo does little when the white men arrive. He loses his chance to make the white man go away before they take root in the village. The repercussions are that the white man is allowed to stay in the village and influence it.
Why was it the wrong year for return to the village in Things Fall Apart?
The wrong year for Okonkwo to return to his village in Things Fall Apart was because of an abomination he committed, the accidental killing of a clansman. This act of violence was considered a grave offense in his community and required him to atone for his actions before being accepted back into society.
What feature of Okonkwo's character persuades Nwakibie to give him the seed yams?
Nwakibie is the richest man in the village, thus the most able to help. Okonkwo has cleared a large farm but has few yams to plant as he is a starting farmer, and his father is not a great farmer either. Okonkwo believes that Nwakibie will be able to help him, and will be willing to do so, as he believes that Nwakibie is the type to respect hard work. By plowing the fields before asking for the yams, Okonkwo proves to Nwakibie that he is serious, and will not let the gift go to waste.
How long did ikemefuna live with okonkwo?
Ikemefuna lived with Okonkwo for three years before the Oracle decided his fate.
