What message did ogbuefi bring to okonkwo?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Uchendu's greatest contribution is teaching Okonkwo to not let his despair overcome him. He shows the meaning of motherland, his own suffering, and how he has continued to prosper despite his own suffering.

Answer 3

Uchendu tells Okonkwo not to despair, so that he and his family will be able to return to his village in 7 years. If Okonkwo dies during exile, his family will be stuck in Mbanta. Uchendu tells Okonkwo the meaning of Mother-Supreme. He also notes that past times were harsher, and that men have been exiled permanently from their homes; Okonkwo is lucky to only be banned for 7 years.

Later, at the end of Okonkwo's exile, Uchendu's message is that he fears for the clan as the clan is not united, and does not know what it is to speak with one voice. His message is one of solidarity and unitedness in the face of things that threaten to dissolve the clans unity.