This event did not happen. Ekwefi was still alive when Okonkwo hung himself. However, many of Ekwefi's children had died before.
He tells Okonkwo that the child is an ogbanje, a child who after dying re-enters their mother's womb to be born again.
Okonkwo's duty is to stay alive so that he and his family may go back to their village.
Okonkwo wanted his sons to grow up to be great warriors. So he told his sons about his wars stories, hoping to excite them and give them knowledge of wars.
Okonkwo told his wife to get a cock for Uchendu's house. He may have told her to tell one of the children to get it specifically, as one of the children is seen chasing one of their cocks immediately after.
Uchendu, Oknokwo's uncle.
He tells Okonkwo that the child is an ogbanje, a child who after dying re-enters their mother's womb to be born again.
It is surprising for Okonkwo to tell Ekwefi to go home because he typically displays a more dominating and controlling attitude towards others, especially his wives. Asking Ekwefi to go home shows a rare moment of vulnerability and concern for her safety, as the cave where they hear the "evil forest" drum is associated with danger.
Ekwefi tells Chielo that you cannot find a mouth with which to tell the story because she is conveying the indescribable pain and anguish she feels at the prospect of losing her daughter, Ezinma. The depth of her emotions cannot be adequately expressed through words alone.
Ogbuefi Ezeudu visits Okonkwo to deliver a message from the Oracle that the village has decreed for Okonkwo to be banished from the clan for seven years as punishment for committing a crime. Ezeudu delivers the message out of respect for Okonkwo's status in the community and warns him to not take any drastic actions.
Okonkwo's duty is to stay alive so that he and his family may go back to their village.
Okonkwo justified his part in Ikemefuna's death by believing he had to show strength and not appear weak. He convinced himself that he was acting in the best interest of his family and his community by following the customs and expectations of the tribe.
Okonkwo should be ashamed for breaking the week of peace, and should sacrifice to the gods and repent to make up for his sin.
Okonkwo wanted his sons to grow up to be great warriors. So he told his sons about his wars stories, hoping to excite them and give them knowledge of wars.
Okonkwo told his wife to get a cock for Uchendu's house. He may have told her to tell one of the children to get it specifically, as one of the children is seen chasing one of their cocks immediately after.
Uchendu is the maternal uncle of Okonkwo. He advises Okonkwo to be grateful for the refuge offered to him by his motherland after he is exiled, reminding him that family and community support are crucial in times of struggle. Uchendu also emphasizes the importance of resilience and hope in facing life's challenges.
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.
Uchendu, Oknokwo's uncle.