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Okonkwo last remembers visiting Mbanta during his exile after accidentally killing a clansman, which is considered a female crime in his society. This visit is significant as it marks a period of reflection and connection with his mother’s family. He stayed in Mbanta for seven years before returning to his original village of Umuofia. This time in Mbanta deeply impacts his outlook and sense of identity.
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What chapter did Okonkwo of things fall apart shoot the boy?
At the end of chapter 13, on page 124. At Ezeudu's funeral, Okonkwo's gun explodes during a gun salute and a piece of iron goes into Ezeudu's 16 year old son's heart.
What are the two major reasons why Okonkwo's return to the clan does not cause much stir?
The clan had changed much the last 7 years. The new religion, government, and trading stores were the talk of the town, overshadowing the availability of his two beautiful daughters. Secondly, the ozo rite was performed once in three years, and Okonkwo had to wait for nearly two years before he could induct his two sons into ozo society.
Why does Okonkwo hang himself?
Okonkwo hangs himself because he is unable to adapt to the new society. He knows he will be imprisoned, (and probably executed) for killing the messenger. He is also a proud man, so prefers to take action into his own hands. By killing himself, he controls his own destiny instead of letting the Europeans control him. He also knows that his clan will not fight the Europeans. Some have argued that he hangs himself because he is ashamed of his village, but if that were so, than he probably would not have killed himself, which is a sacrilege to his village.
What is the mood in chapter 21 of Things Fall Apart?
The mood is at first uneasy from last chapter's exposition of the growing white man's power, but then moves into a reminiscent flashback of how the power of the church grew in Umuofia. The church seems like a good thing bringing development and progress, but it's growth hampers Okonkwo's plans in his own culture. It is a mixed-mood chapter, with gladness at overall progress but frustration being hampered individually.
What does Chinua Achebe address in things fall apart?
The last paragraph centers around the Commissioner in Lower Niger. There are 179 words in the paragraph. There are 800 characters without spaces. There are 978 characters with spaces. There are 12 sentences There is one sentence fragment in the paragraph. There are 66 a's 12 b's 22 c's 29 d's 91 e's 19 f's 17 g's 61 h's 61 i's 0 j's 8 k's 25 l's 26 m's 51 n's 63 o's 13 p's 0 q's 44 r's 38 s's 82 t's 23 u's 6 v's 18 w's 0 x's 8 y's 1 z. There are 3 commas. The commissioner went away. It doesn't specifically say where the commissioner went away to, or away from. One could assume the author was talking about away from the messenger who spoke last. However, the commissioner could also be going away from Obierika, Okonkwo's best friend who continues to drown himself in remorse. He could simply be going away from Okonkwo's body. He could be going away from all of these. The commissioner is a man, as shown by the use of masculine pronouns, him, he. The commissioner has soldiers. He has multiple soldiers. He probably has more soldiers than are immediately stated there. He has at least 4 soldiers. It doesn't say if the messenger is included as a soldier. He probably brought multiple soldiers since he didn't know if Okonkwo would try to kill more people. It doesn't say what weapons they have. You would assume guns, but it could also be knives. Maybe they have guns and knives. Perhaps they also have hammers. It doesn't say what type of uniforms they wear, but since they're soldiers you assume that they would wear uniforms for easy identification. The commissioner has worked for many years to bring 'civilization' to Africa. It makes you wonder what civilization is. If the civilization in Africa was considered true civilization, could he bring it back to Europe? Does this imply there is no civilization in different parts of Africa? If other countries brought civilization to Africa would it compete with his civilization? Would he consider these other civilizations civilization? Achebe used the words 'different parts'. This does imply that there is more than 1 part. Indeed, the use of 'different parts' implicitly implies at least three different parts of Africa. One wonders what the commissioner considers parts. Or are these parts as considered by the author? Perhaps the commissioner's and author's definition of the word 'parts' differ. One could be talking about different landscapes, such as desert, lakes, tundra, whereas another could be talking about geographic parts. As the author is speaking we have to assume the author's definition, which is not implicitly defined in the paragraph. This sentence also implies that the commissioner is not from these parts of Africa. It could be assumed that the commissioner is from Europe, though that may not be true. The Commissioner might be from Northern Africa, or other 'civilized' areas of Africa, such as Egypt. Indeed, the District Commissioner might even be African, or Middle Eastern as opposed to the commonly assumed Caucasian. The commissioner has learned many things during these years. This leads you to believe that the Commissioner is an educated man. He believes social status can be lost through actions. Okonkwo hanged himself in a tree. In order to cut him down, you would need a knife of some sort, perhaps a machete. The Comissioner thinks about writing his book. It seems that he has not started writing the book yet, or is maybe perhaps only at the note taking portion of his book writing exercise. He believes that every day brings new material to his book. Notice how the Commissioner talks about putting Okonkwo in merely a paragraph in his book. However, Okonkwo is the star of this book! The commissioner uses the thought a reasonable paragraph. One now wonders what makes up a 'reasonable' paragraph. Is there such a thing as an unreasonable paragraph? The Commissioner refers to the Igbo as 'primitive,' and claims that they could undergo 'Pacification'. The title of the book seems to imply the necessity of pacifying the tribes.
Why do you think a cold shiver ran down okonkwo's back as he remembered the last time the old man Ezeudu visited him?
Okonkwo likely shivered because the last time Ezeudu visited him, he predicted that Okonkwo would have a severe loss, which was later confirmed when Okonkwo's gun exploded, accidentally killing Ezeudu's son. This memory would have triggered fear and anxiety in Okonkwo, as it reminded him of his impending misfortune.
Who struck last blow to ikemefuna?
Okonkwo struck the last blow to Ikemefuna because he did not want to seem weak or cowardly, even though Okonkwo likes Ikemefuna, and thinks of him as his adopted son.
What does it mean when a guy remembers what you said you cooked the last weekend?
probably that he remembers what you said you cooked last weekend...i cant understand why you would think it mean anything other than that
What did Okonkwo send Obierika in his last year of exile?
Okonkwo sent 200 cowries (shells used as currency) to Obierika in his last year of exile as a token of his appreciation. Obierika had been a loyal friend to Okonkwo and was supporting him during his exile.
Who strikes Ikemefuna first?
Okonkwo struck the last blow to Ikemefuna because he did not want to seem weak or cowardly, even though Okonkwo likes Ikemefuna, and thinks of him as his adopted son.
What Jewish festival remembers the last plague?
Passover commemorates all of the plagues, not just the last one.
How long does a visiting visa last in Australia if you were visiting from America?
because he likes him
What was the last thing that Bilbo remembers about the battle?
"The Eagles are coming! The Eagles are coming!"
What is the most significant in umuofia since obierikas last visit to okonkwo?
The most significant event in Umuofia since Obierika's last visit to Okonkwo was Okonkwo's exile due to his accidental killing of Ezeudu's son. This event marked a turning point in Okonkwo's life and had far-reaching consequences for him and his family. It also highlighted the complexities of tribal justice and the tension between traditional customs and colonial influence.
Why did okonkwo strike the last blow where did such fear probably arise?
Okonkwo struck the last blow because he was afraid of appearing weak in front of his fellow clansmen. His fear likely arose from a deep-seated insecurity about being compared to his father, who was known for being weak and unsuccessful. By delivering the final blow, Okonkwo was trying to prove his masculinity and strength to avoid being associated with his father's legacy.
What actors and actresses appeared in The Last Tradition - 2007?
The cast of The Last Tradition - 2007 includes: Chiwetalu Agu Diewait Ikpechukwu Mercy Johnson Kenneth Okonkwo
What chapter did Okonkwo of things fall apart shoot the boy?
At the end of chapter 13, on page 124. At Ezeudu's funeral, Okonkwo's gun explodes during a gun salute and a piece of iron goes into Ezeudu's 16 year old son's heart.
