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Where did okonkwo take his family to live?
Okonkwo originally lives his life in Umuofia, but he is exiled for seven years. During this time, he lives in his motherland, Mbanta. He eventually returns to Umuofia.
Why did Ikemefuna end up living with Okonkwo and his family?
The village elders told Okonkwo to take care of Ikemefuna until his fate was decided. When Ikemefuna is sentenced to die, Okonkwo is afraid of being seen as weak. When Ikemefuna cries to him, Okonkwo takes care of Ikemefuna, (kills him).
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.
How is Okonkwo's relationship with Ekwefi different then with his other wives?
Okonkwo originally wanted Ekwefi for his first wife, but did not have the money. It appears that the two are more together for love, whereas the other marriages were originally marriages of convenience and business.
How was the crime by Okonkwo described?
Depending on the meaning of the question:The crime described in a book called Things Fall Apart.The crime was one that caused a chaotic confusion.It was described as a 'female' or accidental, inadvertent crime.It was described the day after Okonkwo arrived in Mbanta to Uchendu.The crime described in a book called No Longer At Ease.The judge considered it a surprising crime considering Obi Okonkwo's intelligence and potential, but also one showing his underlying corruption.The commentators also considered it to be a show of the underlying corruption of Africans in the Nigerian civil service, if not all of Africa.The crime was described by those of Umuofia as a silly crime, caught because Obi Okonkwo did not take the bribe correctly, through an intermediary. They used a proverb to describe how his lack of knowledge of how such things are done caused Okonkwo to experience such a problem.
Where did okonkwo take his family to live?
Okonkwo originally lives his life in Umuofia, but he is exiled for seven years. During this time, he lives in his motherland, Mbanta. He eventually returns to Umuofia.
How does the village of Mbaino make amends for the murder of a woman from Umuofia?
Mbaino greets Okonkwo warmly, and agrees to give him a young boy and a virgin to take back to Umuofia. It offers a boy to Umuofia to sacrifice
How does Okonkwo want to deal with the white men in Umuofia?
Okonkwo wishes that they could kill the white men and their messengers, driving them from the land. However, Okonkwo initially agrees to talk to the Commissioner when he summons the leaders of Umuofia to talk. After being tricked, Okonkwo resumes his position of wanting to kill the white men.
What is Okonkwo discouraged by when he first comes to Mbanta in Things Fall Apart?
Okonkwo is discouraged by the fact that he has to come to Mbanta in the first place. He is discouraged that he is unable to take part in his village's high society, and that he has lost so much. His great passion was to be one of the lords of his clan, but that avenue was now blocked to him.
Why did Ikemefuna end up living with Okonkwo and his family?
The village elders told Okonkwo to take care of Ikemefuna until his fate was decided. When Ikemefuna is sentenced to die, Okonkwo is afraid of being seen as weak. When Ikemefuna cries to him, Okonkwo takes care of Ikemefuna, (kills him).
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.
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.
Is Okonkwo representative or an individual for Achebe's purposes or both?
Okonkwo was an example of what a man becomes when they take the tribal customs and ideals to their ends. Okonkwo represents the ideal warrior and hard worker. He was not representative of all men in his village; he wished to be one of it's leaders. It is shown that many of the other leaders are still wiser or more compassionate than Okonkwo.
Why does Ogbuefi Ezeudu visit Okonkwo?
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.
What are the repercussions of Okonkwos's actions during the arrival of the white men?
Okonkwo does little when the white men arrive. He loses his chance to make the white man go away before they take root in the village. The repercussions are that the white man is allowed to stay in the village and influence it.
What did obierika suggest that okonkwo do to repay him for caring for his crops?
Obierika suggested that Okonkwo should let him take care of the crops until Okonkwo could repay him. He also proposed that Okonkwo should leave his son Nwoye with him as a pledge to ensure Okonkwo's return.
Why were and for how long is okonkwo's exiled?
The Female, or accidental murder of a clansmen at a funeral ceremony. He murdered a sixteen year old son of Ezeudu, the man who's funeral he was attending when his rifle exploded and a piece of iron pierced the boys heart.
