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Chielo wanted to take Ezinma to be seen by Agbala.

In honesty, Chielo may have just been lonely, as she was a widow who only had 2 children of her own, not a great family. She had taken a particular fondness with Ezinma, calling her 'my daughter'.

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Who was the crystal of beauty in things fall apart?

Okonkwo's daughter, Ezinma


What role did Chika and Chielo take in Things Fall Apart?

Chielo helps show some of the religious culture of the Igbo. Further, her story serves as a way to reinforce the Ezinma-Ekwefi ties, as well as make Okonkwo out to be a more sympathetic character, despite his harsh outwards demeanour.


How does the cultural collision in Things Fall Apart affect Ezinma?

Due to superstition, they believe Ezinma is an ogbanje, a child who will die only to be reborn in her mother's womb. As such, the family is required to find her iwi-uya putting Ezinma through a trial as she struggles to make up a story that will fulfill the villagers' fantasy.


In things fall apart why does Ekwefi prize her daughter Ezinma so highly?

Motherhood is an important part to a woman in Igbo society. Ekwefi's nine other children had died


What does Chielo talk about?

Chielo talks about things that other tribes people talk about, including the wrestling competition, life in the village, and the market.In the book she explicitly talks about:Okonkwo nearly shooting Ekwefi.Ekwefi's chi.Ezinma, Ekwefi's daughterhaving Ezinma see Agbalahow foolish Okonkwo is to dare challenge a god's wishes with his words.cursing whoever is following her.the GodHaving not everyone abandon the women's work in order to chase a loosed cow.The new converts to the Christians being excrement of the clan.The Christian religion being a mad dog that wanted to eat the excrement of the clan.

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Who comes to okonkwo's compound for ezimnain thinks fall apart?

*Okonkwo *Ezinma *Things Also, Chielo comes for Ezinma. Chielo is constantly being "possesed," and she says Agbala wants to see Ezinma.


Who follows Chielo and Ezinma?

In Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart," it is Okonkwo who follows Chielo and Ezinma during their journey to the Oracle. Okonkwo is Ezinma's father and he accompanies them to the shrine to ensure Ezinma's safety.


Who captures Ezinma in things fall apart?

In Chapter 11, Chielo (priestess of Agbala) goes into Okonkwo's compound at night and takes Ezinma away.


In the book Things Fall Apart who is Ezinma?

Ezinma is told a story by her mother, that of Tortoise and the birds. Unfortunately, it does not contain a song. Ezinma is given the task of telling the next story. Ezinma begins, but is interrupted by Chielo. Ezinma is scared by her and begins to cry. Ezinma is given a piece of fish by her mother. Ezinma is taken by Chielo on her back. Ezinma is shown Agbala, throughout the nine villages and at the cave shrine.


What is Chielo's position in the village and her relationship to Ekwefi in things fall apart?

Chielo is the priestess of the Oracle to Agbala. Her opinion as a voice to the gods and ancestors is held in high regard, particularly regarding inter-village relationships. Chielo is a friend to Ekwefi.


Who was the crystal of beauty in things fall apart?

Okonkwo's daughter, Ezinma


Who wanted to take Ezinma to see Agbala?

Okonkwo wanted to take Ezinma to see Agbala in the novel "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe. Agbala is the Oracle of the Hills and Caves, a highly respected deity in the Igbo culture, and Okonkwo wanted Ezinma to see Agbala for spiritual guidance and protection.


On what page of Things Fall Apart is Ezinma mentioned?

This depends on your version of the book. There are over 100 mentions of Ezinma in the book.


What role did Chika and Chielo take in Things Fall Apart?

Chielo helps show some of the religious culture of the Igbo. Further, her story serves as a way to reinforce the Ezinma-Ekwefi ties, as well as make Okonkwo out to be a more sympathetic character, despite his harsh outwards demeanour.


What does ezinma want in things fall apart?

Ezinma wants to please her father, and also to not get wet in the rain. Not much is said about her personal desires.


Who is the crystal of beauty in Things Fall Apart?

Ekwefi was the Crystal of Beauty in her youth, as was her daughter Ezinma.


What kind of tree in Ezinma's stone hidden by in Things Fall Apart?

The iyi-uwa was buried near the orangetree.