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As a child, Unoka sang to the kites as they returned from their migration. He sung because he was happy to see the kites, and he wanted to welcome the kites back from their journey. He also asked the kites if they had brought back any lengths of cloth.
Unoka probably enjoyed singing as a child, and was appreciative of the small miracle of these birds.
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What is Okonkwo's relationship with Unoka?
Okonkwo is Unoka's son. Okonkwo does not respect Unoka, as Unoka is looked down upon by the villagers.
What has the author Toni Unoka written?
Toni Unoka has written: 'Motherhood'
What excuse did Unoka give for not giving Okoye any money?
Unoka claimed that he had to pay his largest debts first, and that Okoye's loan to Unoka was small in comparison.
How did Unoka die?
Unoka became poor by being lazy, a drunkard, and constantly borrowing money from neighbours and friends.
What did Unoka find from the Oracle in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?
Unoka found the answer to why his crops were not successful.
What supports the inference that Achebe believes that it is important to strike a balance between being successful and enjoying life?
"[Unoka] was poor and his wife and children had barely enough to eat." "But [Okonkwo's] whole life was dominated by fear, the fear of failure and of weakness. . . . It was the fear of himself, lest he should be found to resemble his father. . . ." "Unoka loved . . . the first kites that returned with the dry season, and the children who sang songs of welcome to them." "If any money came [Unoka's] way . . . he immediately bought gourds of palm-wine, called round his neighbors and made merry." "Okonkwo is a strong, disciplined man but he cannot enjoy simple things in life." "And so Okonkwo was ruled by one passion - to hate everything that his father Unoka had loved."
Why does Unoka take the flute to the forest when he's about to die in Things Fall Apart?
The flute is precious to Unoka and he wishes to die with it, or entertain himself with it before he dies. Music was the best part of Unoka's life.
What happened to Okonkwo's father Unoka?
Many things happened to Okonkwo's father.He was asked to join other musicians to teach his songs.The kites returned with the seasons, and Unoka sang to them.His crops did not do well.The oracle told him that he failed to farm well because he was lazy.He had a son, Okonkwo.He racked up many debts due to his laziness and drunkeness.He was inwardly rejected by his son.He was afflicted with swelling of the stomach.He was dragged to the Evil Forest and left to die.
Who is Unoka and how is he related to Okonkwo?
Okonkwo is more a typical man in the Igbo sense.Okonkwo is a better farmer; Unoka is lazy.Okonkwo is arrogant, whereas Unoka is meeker.Okonkwo does not ask for many favours, whereas Unoka is in debt to anyone who will lend money to him.Unoka is a drunkard, whereas Okonkwo seems to enjoy wine responsiblyOkonkwo hates not having anything to do, whereas Unoka is more able to relax.Unoka is more talented musicallyOkonkwo is a better wrestler.Okonkwo is a reknowned warrior, where Unoka is afraid of blood.Okonkwo cares more about what people think of him. He is concerned about position within the tribeOkonkwo occasionally acts as egwugwu. Unoka would never be accorded this privilege.Okonkwo takes two titles. Unoka has none.Okonkwo kills himself. Unoka dies of disease.
How were Unoka's final days like?
Unoka was afflicted with swelling in the stomach and limbs, so he was carried to the Evil Forest and left to die.
Which of the following might support the inference that Achebe believes that it is important to strike a balance between being successful and enjoying life?
And so Okonkwo was ruled by one passion - to hate everything that his father Unoka had loved." . "Okonkwo is a strong, disciplined man but he cannot enjoy simple things in life." "[Unoka] was poor and his wife and children had barely enough to eat." "If any money came [Unoka's] way . . . he immediately bought gourds of palm-wine, called round his neighbors and made merry." "If any money came [Unoka's] way . . . he immediately bought gourds of palm-wine, called round his neighbors and made merry." But [Okonkwo's] whole life was dominated by fear, the fear of failure and of weakness. . . . It was the fear of himself, lest he should be found to resemble his father. . . ." Unoka loved . . . the first kites that returned with the dry season, and the children who sang songs of welcome to them."
What is the singular possessive form of kites?
kites
