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What does Okonkwo drink from?
One object Okonkwo drinks from is the skull of the first warrior he killed.
How is Okonkwo a respected warrior in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?
Okonkwo has killed 5 men in wars.
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.
What does Okonkwo do?
If you are speaking of the footballer, Okonkwo plays soccer. It you are speaking of the character in Things Fall Apart, and referenced in No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe, Okonkwo was a wrestler, farmer, warrior, and lover.
In what ways is Okonkwo a respected leader in the village?
Okonkwo is a mighty warrior who has killed five men during wars. Okonkwo is also a champion wrestler, who threw the legendary Amalinze the Cat for the first time. Okonkwo is a proficient farmer who works a large farm despite having inherited nothing. Finally, Okonkwo represents one of the Egwugwu on the tribal council.
What are the characteristics of Okonkwo?
Okonkwo is a strong farmer, wrestler and fighter, although a poor hunter. He is a proud manly warrior, who is stern and hard working.
Why Okonkwo is a fierce warrior?
Achebe explicitly says "Even Okonkwo himself became very fond of the boy". Okonkwo begins treating Ikemefuna like he is his eldest son, allowing Ikemefuna to attend meetings with him, and bring his stool or goatskin bag. Further, Okonkwo is pleased at Nwoye's development due to Ikemefuna's influence.
What does Okonkwo do for a living?
Okonkwo farms yams, the King of crops. He takes care of his farm and estate, doing tasks such as clearing fields, repairing and building buildings. When wartime comes, he is also a warrior for his village; he has killed 5 other warriors.
What district did okonkwo live in?
Okonkwo lived in the fictional district of Umuofia in Nigeria in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart." Umuofia is known for its traditional customs, rituals, and proud warrior culture.
How does Okonkwo compare himself to his father in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?
Okonkwo considers himself more 'manly' than his father. That is, he is a great warrior, farmer, and wrestler whom is a well-respected villager.
Is Okonkwo representative or an individual for Achebe's purposes or both?
Okonkwo was an example of what a man becomes when they take the tribal customs and ideals to their ends. Okonkwo represents the ideal warrior and hard worker. He was not representative of all men in his village; he wished to be one of it's leaders. It is shown that many of the other leaders are still wiser or more compassionate than Okonkwo.
What are Okonkwo's feelings towards his father?
Okonkwo is ashamed of his father Unoka. He feels his father is weak, effeminate, and made fun of by other members of the tribe. Okonkwo feels a man should be strong like a warrior, but his father is shy of blood. Okonkwo feels a man should be hard working and provide for his family, but Unoka is lazy, and a very poor farmer. Okonkwo ends up inheriting nothing from his father.
