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In chapter 11 what example from the story do you see of Ezinma being spoiled as a child?
There is not really much evidence in chapter 11 to support the conclusion that Ezinma is spoiled as a child. Ezinma is told a story by her mother, and given a piece of fish before her journey with with Chielo, but there is nothing greatly out of the ordinary. Chielo carries Ezinma.
Why did Chielo take Ezinma to the cave?
The priestess crawled out of her cave with her belly to the ground like a snake. With Ezinma on her back, the priestess travelled back to Ezinma's home and placed Ezinma in her own bed to sleep.
How is the relationship between Ekwefi and her daughter Ezinma is close?
Ezinma calls her mother by name, not Nne. Ekwefi also allows Ezinma to eat eggs. They talk to each other more as companions. Ekwefi only has one living daughter, so she treasures Ezinma. Ekwefi neurotically worries about Ezinma, as if she might pass away as well.
Who captures Ezinma in things fall apart?
In Chapter 11, Chielo (priestess of Agbala) goes into Okonkwo's compound at night and takes Ezinma away.
What is Ekwefi and Ezinma's relationship like?
Ezinma was an ogbanje child and Ekwefi is her mother. Since an ogbanje child is on whom dies but comes back to cause the mother pain, this shows that this was what Ezinma was supposed to do. Ezinma is the only child Ekwefi had and this was why. Because she is the only child, Ezinma and Ekwefi are very close.
How does Ezinma return to Okonkwo's compound?
Ezinma returns to Okonkwo's compound with the help of her mother, Ekwefi, after she falls seriously ill. Ekwefi follows the Oracle's instructions for Ezinma's healing, which involve taking Ezinma to the shrine and administering special herbs. This treatment helps Ezinma recover and return home.
What do people assume about Ekwefi's daughter Ezinma?
They assume Ezinma is Okonkwo's daughter.Originally, they assume that Ezinma will die in her childhood like her brothers and sisters before her.They assume Ezinma is an ogbanje, a child who dies and returns to its mother to be reborn.They assume Ezinma will grow up as a tribeswoman.They assume Ezinma is straight.They assume Ezinma eats food.They assume Ezinma is an earthling.They assume Ezinma will marry a tribesman.They assume Ezinma will follow clan traditions.
What is Ekwefi's reaction when her daughter Ezinma is carried away by the priestess?
She is distraught and afraid. Eventually her worry kicks in and she decides to follow Chielo.
Who follows Chielo and Ezinma?
In Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart," it is Okonkwo who follows Chielo and Ezinma during their journey to the Oracle. Okonkwo is Ezinma's father and he accompanies them to the shrine to ensure Ezinma's safety.
In the book Things Fall Apart who is Ezinma?
Ezinma is told a story by her mother, that of Tortoise and the birds. Unfortunately, it does not contain a song. Ezinma is given the task of telling the next story. Ezinma begins, but is interrupted by Chielo. Ezinma is scared by her and begins to cry. Ezinma is given a piece of fish by her mother. Ezinma is taken by Chielo on her back. Ezinma is shown Agbala, throughout the nine villages and at the cave shrine.
What is Okonkwo's reaction to Ezinma's illness and how he aids her recovery?
Okonkwo treats Ezinma's illness very seriously. He takes his aid of Ezinma very seriously as well.
What child is carried away by Chielo?
Ezinma is carried on Chielo's back out of Okonkwo's compound. They take a journey to see Agbala.
