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Okonkwo ends up killing Ikemefuna, against the advice of the elder Ezeudu.
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What does Okonkwo learn about himself after his crop fails?
Even though his crop fails twice, Okonkwo goes on planting. He learns he has an inflexible will and can endure such hardship.
Who struck last blow to ikemefuna?
Okonkwo struck the last blow to Ikemefuna because he did not want to seem weak or cowardly, even though Okonkwo likes Ikemefuna, and thinks of him as his adopted son.
Who strikes Ikemefuna first?
Okonkwo struck the last blow to Ikemefuna because he did not want to seem weak or cowardly, even though Okonkwo likes Ikemefuna, and thinks of him as his adopted son.
Is Okonkwo fictional or nonfictional?
Okonkwo from the book Things Fall Apart is fictional. There are other real people named Okonkwo now though.
What is ironic about Okonkwo's feelings for Ikemefuna compared to his feelings for Nwoye?
Okonkwo treats Ikemefuna almost as if he were his eldest son. He wishes that Nwoye would become like Ikemefuna, even though Nwoye is his true eldest son.
What is ironic about okonkwo feelings for ikemefuna compared to his feelings for nwoye?
Okonkwo treats Ikemefuna almost as if he were his eldest son. He wishes that Nwoye would become like Ikemefuna, even though Nwoye is his true eldest son.
Why won't Obierika take thanks or payment for bringing Okonkwo the money for his yams?
Obierika does this task to be a friend, not to be rewarded for it. That is his nature. He may also suffer some guilt at Okonkwo's exile, even though it is not personally his own fault.
Who is the boy that Okonkwo takes in as his own?
Ikemefuna is the boy that is sent to live with Okonkwo. Eventually the boy becomes much like Okonkwo's own son, and Ikemefuna even calls Okonkwo father.
Did Okonkwo lose any of his titles in Things Fall Apart?
There is no mention of any loss of titles, though when Okonkwo is buried he is buried as an abomination.
Were the Christian missionaries responsible for what happened to Okonkwo?
No, the blame lies more with Okonkwo and the European colonists, though the Christian missionaries was part of the transition of Nigeria.
What does Mr Brown's visit to Okonkwo emphasize about relations between the Ibo and the Europeans?
Mr Brown does not visit Okonkwo. You may be thinking of the conversation between him and Akunna.
What is the subject of the argument between Okonkwo and Obierika?
Okonkwo and Obierika have many arguments, the most notable being:Whether Okonkwo should have participated in Ikemefuna's death ritual.Whether a great warrior could still be even if his wife had his ear.
