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Okonkwo hangs himself because he is unable to adapt to the new society.
He knows he will be imprisoned, (and probably executed) for killing the messenger. He is also a proud man, so prefers to take action into his own hands. By killing himself, he controls his own destiny instead of letting the Europeans control him. He also knows that his clan will not fight the Europeans.
Some have argued that he hangs himself because he is ashamed of his village, but if that were so, than he probably would not have killed himself, which is a sacrilege to his village.
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What does Okonkwo learn about himself after his crop fails?
Even though his crop fails twice, Okonkwo goes on planting. He learns he has an inflexible will and can endure such hardship.
What did the medicine man tell Okonkwo after the death of Ekwefi?
This event did not happen. Ekwefi was still alive when Okonkwo hung himself. However, many of Ekwefi's children had died before.
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 was the commissioner's reaction to the killing of the messenger in Things Fall Apart?
This would depend on the incident.This might refer to any of:The burning of the churchThe killing of the messengerDiscovering Okonkwo had been hangedSee related questions.
How is okonkwo sympathetic?
Personally, i dont sympathize with him at all because many of the events that occured, Okonkwo brought onto himself. For example, the beating of his wife during the week of peace, and his murder of Ikemefuna; the ideal son of Okonkwo.
What did uncle Uchendu mean when he said you did not hang yourself and you are still alive to okonkwo in things fall apart?
Uchendu meant that being exiled was not the end of life. Okonkwo had not completely disgraced himself and could recover given time.
Is Okonkwo his own god?
No, Okonkwo has a personal god, but is not a god in himself.
What does the District Commissioner learn when he arrives in Umuofia to find Okonkwo?
Okonkwo has hanged himself.
Why did Okonkwo hang himself in end instead of starting a war himself like he said he would?
Okonkwo hanged himself because he felt powerless after his society had been fundamentally changed by the arrival of the white colonizers. He realized that the traditional ways of his people were no match for the influence of the colonizers and he could not see a way to rise above it. His suicide was a final act of defiance and a way to maintain a sense of control over his own destiny.
How did nwoye respond when okonkwo confronted him?
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.
Why does Okonkwo reject feasts?
Okonkwo does not reject feasts. However, Okonkwo is annoyed when he can not keep himself busy or is otherwise forbidden to work. During certain holidays with feasts, he is forbidden from working.
What does the relationship between Okonkwo and his second wife reveal about Okonkwo?
It reveals that Okonkwo does have a love relationship side to him as well besides the side of him wanting to be masculine and promote himself in the eyes of other villagers.
How does obierika prove himself to be a good friend to okonkwo in this chapter?
Obierika invites Okonkwo to witness the negotiation of Akueke's bride price.Obierika tries to assuage Okonkwo's fears of Nwoye not being manly enough.Obierika does not mention Unoka, knowing the Okonkwo is still ashamed of him.Obierika does not fail to criticize Okonkwo for taking part in the sacrifice of Ikemefuna, having also declined to take part in that ceremony.Obierika invites Okonkwo's family to his daughter's wedding.Obierika console Okonkwo on his pending exile.Obierika helps with other friends to carry Okonkwo's yams to his barn. He is trusted to store these yams.Later on, he sells Okonkwo's yams and gives Okonkwo the money in Mbanta.Obierika again visit Okonkwo in Mbanta.Obierika is trusted and paid to build two huts in Okonkwo's old compound.Finally, he takes responsibility for the burying of his friend after he has desecrated himself.
What does Okonkwo learn about himself after his crop fails?
Even though his crop fails twice, Okonkwo goes on planting. He learns he has an inflexible will and can endure such hardship.
How does Okonkwo compare himself to his father in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?
Okonkwo considers himself more 'manly' than his father. That is, he is a great warrior, farmer, and wrestler whom is a well-respected villager.
In the book Things Fall Apart how is the way Okonkwo treats his wife and father similar?
Okonkwo treats himself as superior to both, and he has to economically support both. His father is effeminate by the standards of the clan, and Okonkwo is grated by his father's love of talking.
How have Unoka failures affected Okonkwo start in life?
Unoka's failures served as a source of shame for Okonkwo, pushing him to strive for success and distance himself from his father's reputation. Okonkwo's drive to succeed was fueled by a desire to overcome his father's shortcomings and establish himself as a respected and successful member of the community. Ultimately, Unoka's failures influenced Okonkwo's fierce determination to achieve greatness and avoid the same fate as his father.
