This is not entirely true. Okonkwo is thankful towards his mother's family for taking him in and providing him a way to live, but he feels that the 7 years that he has had to live away from his home in Umuofia is a waste. During this time, he has been unable to ascend the ranks in Igbo society, including inducting his sons into Igbo society.
Mbanta is the name of Okonkwo's motherland.
Okonkwo goes to live in Mbanta, his motherland.
Okonkwo originally lives his life in Umuofia, but he is exiled for seven years. During this time, he lives in his motherland, Mbanta. He eventually returns to Umuofia.
By killing someone's son, the person to continue the father's heritage, Okonkwo is banished to his motherland.
Before leaving his motherland, the village of Mbanta, Okonkwo gathers his belongings, settles his debts, and bids farewell to his family and friends. He is exiled to his mother's village for seven years.
Yes. Ikemefuna's death foreshadows Okonkwo's accidental killing of Ezeudu's son.
Okonkwo seeks refuge in his motherland after being exiled from his community because he believes it is the only place where he can find protection and solace. He wants to start afresh and rebuild his life among his mother's people, away from the shame and ostracism he faced in his own village.
Okonkwo does not ask Ezinma to not marry, but rather to not marry anyone in his motherland of Mbanta, as then she would become part of that village. Okonkwo would rather have her marry a titled man in Umuofia, to increase their family's influence and togetherness in Umuofia.
People return to their motherland when they are suffering and in need of their mother's comfort.
The leader of the Mbanta in "Things Fall Apart" is Uchendu, who is Okonkwo's uncle and a wise and respected elder in the community. He provides guidance and wisdom to Okonkwo and his family during their time of exile in Mbanta.
Uchendu calls Okonkwo in for a meeting with him, and uses his authority to subtlely shame Okonkwo for his behaviour. Firstly, he explains the meaning of the motherland, and makes it seem as if going back to the Motherland is not a punishment as much as it is a respite from the evils that plague man. He tells Okonkwo that other men have had greater suffering and that his is not as bad as he makes it out to be. Further, he tells Okonkwo that he must survive to go home so that he does not trap his family in the mother land. He plays on Okonkwo's manly pride to ensure that Okonkwo will behave properly and with spirit.
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.