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Why do you think the guards and messengers treat the men of Umuofia so badly in things fall apart?
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Who is killed at a rally for the umuofia in things fall apart?
One of the messengers that the white colonists sent to stop the rally were killed. The rest of them got away.
What object serves as money in Umuofia in Things Fall Apart?
Cowrie shells are the currency in Umuofia.
What crime is Mbaino guilty of in things fall apart?
In "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, Mbaino is not guilty of a crime. The conflict between Mbaino and Umuofia is a retaliatory act by Umuofia for the murder of the daughter of an Umuofian tribesman by a man from Mbaino.
How many villages does Umuofia comprise of in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?
Umuofia was a single village of the 9 Igbo villages.
Who are the people in Things Fall Apart?
The people in Things Fall Apart are villagers of the Igbo tribe.
What prompts the conflict with Mbaino in Things Fall Apart?
The conflict with Mbaino in "Things Fall Apart" is prompted by the killing of a daughter of Umuofia by the people of Mbaino. In response to this incident, the elders of Umuofia demand reparation from Mbaino, which includes giving a virgin and a young boy as compensation for the girl killed.
How many Igbo villages were there in things fall apart?
There were 9 Igbo villages in Things Fall Apart. The main ones were: Umuofia: Okonkwo's home. Mbanta: Okonkwo's motherland. Abame: The slaughtered village. Mbaino: The village who killed an Umuofian clanswoman. Also: Ire: Home of Ogbuefi Ndulue.
Who is the first missionary who comes to Umuofia in Things Fall Apart?
Mr. Brown is the first missionary who comes to Umuofia to build his church. He is later replaced by Reverend James Smith. Another answer could be Nwoye or Isaac, who comes back to Umuofia after Mr. Brown.
Why does Umuofia almost go to war with Mbaino in things fall apart?
The 2 villages are never almost at war. Umuofia's sending of a emissary in order to deal with the killing of a Umuofian clanswoman in the marketplace of Mbaino helps settle the issue, as Mbaino acknowledges that they were at fault, agreeing to compensate Umuofia.
What instrument did umuofia play in things fall apart?
Umuofia is a village, and thus does not directly play instruments. However, Unoka played the flute. A gong is sounded to let people know of meetings. Drums may be played at funerals.
Who is at fault when a daughter of umofia was murdered in things fall apart?
The daughter of Umofia who was murdered in "Things Fall Apart" was killed by the villagers of Mbaino as a form of retribution for the murder of a woman from their village. This cycle of violence was initiated by the killing of the Mbaino woman by Umuofia's son to avenge the dishonoring of Umuofia territory. So, both villages share responsibility for the act of violence.
In Things Fall Apart what was the house called?
Okonkwo lives in the village Umuofia. It is believed to be near the river Niger
