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Why do people of Ukuofiw want the district commissioners men to bury Okonkwo?
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What is a board of commissioners district representative?
That depends on what kind of district it is. If it were a fire district, the rep. is whoever the public voted to represent their district. Usually 3 people will be reps.
Is Okonkwo fictional or nonfictional?
Okonkwo from the book Things Fall Apart is fictional. There are other real people named Okonkwo now though.
Why do the people of Umuofia want the District Commissioner's men to bury Okonkwo?
Okonkwo has committed an offense against the earth by hanging himself, and thus cannot be touched by the villagers.It is an abomination against the Earth for a man to take his own life, and so his body becomes evil. It is against Umuofian customs to touch a man who commited suicide, and so only strangers can bury Okonkwo.
What are some useful quotes that can compare Okonkwo from Things Fall Apart to Africa?
"Okonkwo was clearly cut out for great things. Achebe highlights Okonkwo’s ambition and drive to succeed, mirroring Africa’s own potential for greatness." "In Okonkwo's story, we see the struggle between tradition and change, much like Africa's own struggle to balance its rich history with modernization." "Okonkwo's tragic flaw, his fear of failure, resonates with Africa's own historical struggles with colonization and loss of identity."
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.
How many people sit on the board of county commissioners?
The number of people who sit on a Board of Country Commissioners varies from county to county. For example, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, there are five. In Hillsborough County, Florida, there are seven.
Who controlled communist Russia?
The people of the Council of Commissioners
How does Okonkwo threaten people of the town to listen to him in Things Fall Apart?
No such event happens. However, Okonkwo does argue against leaving the Christians alone.
How did the religion of okonkwo's people and the Christianity that MrBrown brings compare?
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Does Okonkwo in things in things fall apart by Chinua Achebe represents the larger African society?
Okonkwo in "Things Fall Apart" can be seen as representing certain aspects of African society, particularly the emphasis on traditional masculinity and the struggle to adapt to changing times. However, he is also an individual character with his own flaws and complexities that may not fully encapsulate the diversity of experiences within African societies.
Explain how the religion of Okonkwo's people and the Christianity that Mr Brown brings compares?
The religion of Okonkwo's people, based on traditional beliefs and practices, focused on worshiping ancestors and nature spirits. In contrast, Christianity brought by Mr. Brown emphasized monotheism, with a focus on salvation through Jesus Christ. The two belief systems clashed, as Christianity sought to replace the indigenous spirituality of Okonkwo's people.
How Okonkwo prove himself as a great warrior?
Okonkwo's people are very culturally bound by special rules and practices. Okonkwo is a very traditional man. His culture emphasizes the importance of manhood. We know that Okonkwo has fought many people which shows he's not afraid of getting hurt. If you combine his cultural values and his experience as a fighter it is safe to assume that Okonkwo is a fearless fighter.
