He thinks this will prevent the child from returning to be born again.
Okonkwo didnt want to make himself look weak become soft like a woman so decided the way he wont look like that is if he kills ikenefuna
Ikemefuna called Okonkwo father. It would be unnatural for a father to kill his son. The boy was also affectionate towards Okonkwo, and it would be like a betrayal.
Okonkwo was warned not to kill his adopted son, but ends up doing it. Later on, he ends up killing Ezeudo's son in an accident. It is suggested that this may be the work of the gods, as punishment for the first act.
Although it is not explicitly stated, this is unlikely. Achebe seems to imply that Okonkwo was looking for a reason to fight and release his pent up restlessness.
Mbaino is the village which Ikemefuna lives in before he is forced to live with Okonkwo in Umuofia in order to repent his father's crime. It is significant because in essence, things begin to "fall apart" for Okonkwo after Ikemefuna is killed by Umuofia. Okonkwo becomes haunted by his choice to kill Ikemefuna. In fact, Ikemefuna's death begins Okonkwo's downfall.
"Okonkwo was a man." "Did you see that man, Okonkwo?" "You are my son. Okonkwo, I am your father!"
Yes, Okonkwo accidentally killed a clansman from Umuofia, not a woman.
Ikemefuna called Okonkwo father. It would be unnatural for a father to kill his son. The boy was also affectionate towards Okonkwo, and it would be like a betrayal.
Ezeudu warns Okonkwo not to participate in Ikemefuna's killing because Ikemefuna calls Okonkwo "father" and has been living with them for three years. Ezeudu fears that Okonkwo's involvement in the killing will bring him harm and cause his chi to turn against him.
He said that Okonkwo shouldn't have went with the men to kill Ikemefuna and that he will be punished by the earth goddess for what he has done.
Nwoye initially felt fear and intimidation in response to Okonkwo's confrontations. However, as time passed, Nwoye began to distance himself from his father's harshness and eventually disassociated himself from Okonkwo and his beliefs.
Okonkwo wants to resist the influence of the white men in Umuofia. He believes they are a threat to their traditional way of life and wants to take a strong, forceful stance against them to protect his community and its customs.
Because Okonkwo have to kill him because the Oracle decreed that Ikemefuna must die:)
Okonkwo was warned not to kill his adopted son, but ends up doing it. Later on, he ends up killing Ezeudo's son in an accident. It is suggested that this may be the work of the gods, as punishment for the first act.
Okonkwo accidentally kills a tribesman during a funeral ceremony when his gun misfires, striking and killing the tribesman's son. The accidental shooting leads to Okonkwo's exile from his village in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart."
Although it is not explicitly stated, this is unlikely. Achebe seems to imply that Okonkwo was looking for a reason to fight and release his pent up restlessness.
Mbaino is the village which Ikemefuna lives in before he is forced to live with Okonkwo in Umuofia in order to repent his father's crime. It is significant because in essence, things begin to "fall apart" for Okonkwo after Ikemefuna is killed by Umuofia. Okonkwo becomes haunted by his choice to kill Ikemefuna. In fact, Ikemefuna's death begins Okonkwo's downfall.
"Okonkwo was a man." "Did you see that man, Okonkwo?" "You are my son. Okonkwo, I am your father!"