Later on, after Okonkwo is exiled, Okonkwo plans to have Ezinma and Obiageli marry men in Umuofia, so that they will still be in the village, and Okonkwo and his family will have additional influence in the village.
Thus Ezinma and Obiageli refuse every offer of marriage from men in Mbanta.
They wed high ranking titled men of Umuofia, tying Okonkwo's families with theirs through blood.
Both Ezinma and Obiageli understand to refuse offers of marriage from men of Mbanta, instead waiting to be wed to honourable men in the Ibo society in Umuofia.
Ezinma wielded great influence over her half-sister Obiageli. Ezinma was older than Obiageli.
"There are many good and prosperous people here, but I shall be happy if you marry in Umuofia when we return home. Your half-sister, Obiageli, will not understand me, but you can explain to her."
Okonkwo treats Ezinma's illness very seriously. He takes his aid of Ezinma very seriously as well.
Okonkwo regrets that Ezinma was born a girl.
Ezinma is the child who is most able to understand Okonkwo's view points and what he wishes for their family. She seems to share Okonkwo's desire for family honour and is willing to sacrifice for it as well.
Ezinma wielded great influence over her half-sister Obiageli. Ezinma was older than Obiageli.
Okonkwo treated his daughter Obiageli as a beautiful female to be married off to a high-ranking and respectable Ibo warrior. Okonkwo also relied on Ezinma to convey his wishes to Obiageli, since Obiageli was not as good at understanding her father as Ezinma. However, Obiageli appears to be more of a typical idealized female, so Okonkwo uses her as an example to Ezinma.
Although not specifically mentioned, it can be guessed that Ekwefi is Okonkwo's favourite wife.Okonkwo originally wanted to take Ekwefi for his first wife, but he did not have enough money to pay for her dowry at the time.
Ezinma demonstrates her loyalty to her father, Okonkwo, by understanding his moods and offering him comfort and support when he is troubled. She also acts as a mediator between him and her mother, trying to maintain peace in the household. Additionally, she shows her loyalty by participating in events that are important to Okonkwo, such as the wrestling matches.
"There are many good and prosperous people here, but I shall be happy if you marry in Umuofia when we return home. Your half-sister, Obiageli, will not understand me, but you can explain to her."
Okonkwo treats Ezinma's illness very seriously. He takes his aid of Ezinma very seriously as well.
Ezinma was Nwoye's half sister. Both of them share the father of Okonkwo, but Ezinma's mother is Ekwefi; Nwoye's mother is Okonkwo's first wife.
Okonkwo regrets that Ezinma was born a girl.
Okonkwo tries to provide Ezinma with a good education and strong discipline to help her succeed in life. He also shows his care and protection for her by seeking out the medicine man, Chielo, when Ezinma falls sick, showing his dedication to keeping her safe and healthy.
*Okonkwo *Ezinma *Things Also, Chielo comes for Ezinma. Chielo is constantly being "possesed," and she says Agbala wants to see Ezinma.
Okonkwo wishes that Ezinma was a boy because he sees her as having the spirit and strength that he values in masculinity. He believes that if she were a boy, she would have been the perfect heir to carry on his legacy and continue the family lineage.
Okonkwo often said that Ezinma was his favorite daughter and that she had the spirit of a boy. He admired her resilience and intelligence, and believed she would bring him great pride and honor in the future.