0
Okonkwo berates a variety of people.
- His first wife for asking questions about Ikemefuna's length of stay.
- His sons (including Ikemefuna) for not being manly enough, or knowing how to properly cut seed yams.
- Osugo who speaks at a community meeting, for voicing an opinion that Okonkwo disagrees with and daring to voice an opinion without having a title.
- His wives for not doing their duties to his satisfaction.
- His daughters.
- Ezinma, specifically for not sitting like a woman.
- Himself, for falling to pieces after killing Ikemefuna.
Wiki User
∙ 9y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
How do the people at the kindred meeting react when Okonkwo insults another man?
The clansman are angered at Okonkwo's response and berate him, saying that he should be more humble. Okonkwo apologizes and the meeting continues.
Whom did Okonkwo beat in his legendary wrestling match?
Okonkwo beat the legendary Amalinze the Cat, who had been undefeated in 5 years of wrestling.
What is a sentence using the word berate?
Berate others for making money on the property market.
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.
Why did the protagonist have identity problems in Things Fall Apart?
Okonkwo was ashamed of his father Unoka, whom other villagers laughed at and did not respect.
How many times does the Bible say berate or berated?
Neither "berate" nor "berated" appear anywhere in the KJV bible.
Why couldn't Okonkwo sleep or eat for two days.?
Okonkwo couldn't sleep or eat for two days because he was deeply troubled by the killing of Ikemefuna, a boy whom he had grown fond of and had developed a fatherly bond with. Okonkwo's role in Ikemefuna's death goes against his beliefs and sense of honor, causing him great emotional distress.
What are some quotes that show okonkwo is a man?
"Okonkwo was a man." "Did you see that man, Okonkwo?" "You are my son. Okonkwo, I am your father!"
Does the Bible use the word berate or berated?
In the King James Version, no form of the word "berate" appears.Berate, berated, berated, berateth, etc.
How do you use 'berate' in a sentence?
berate means to have sexual intercourse with a family member. example: i bea=rated my mom... no not really its just and example.
Why was Okonkwo ostracized?
Okonkwo was not ostracized. Okonkwo was exiled for killing a man. Okonkwo was spoken badly of when he was not outwardly repentant after breaking the Week of Peace. Okonkwo was distanced from after he kills a messenger.
How can you Use the word berate in a sentence?
I want to berate you in the back seat all night long. That is a correct but unlikely use of the verb, and suggests quite the wrong meaning. How about "The drill sergeant will berate any soldiers who appear on parade in scuffed boots."
