Okonkwo is exiled from Umuofia for seven years after accidentally killing a clansman during a funeral ceremony, which is considered a female crime or a crime of inadvertence. This punishment is meant to cleanse his wrongdoing and restore balance to the community. During his exile, he lives in his mother’s village, where he reflects on his life and the consequences of his actions.
Okonkwo is a man who prefers to work as opposed to celebrate. Okonkwo is not a social animal, and he is forced to not work during these times.
Okonkwo insults Osugo during a meeting of the village's men.
Ojiugo is beat by Okonkwo for failing to prepare meals for Okonkwo and her children.
The bride left with her husband's family. Before leaving they present themselves to important men such as Okonkwo.
Okonkwo accidentally kills a tribesman during a funeral ceremony when his gun misfires, striking and killing the tribesman's son. The accidental shooting leads to Okonkwo's exile from his village in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart."
The accidental shot he fired hit a bystander at the funeral ceremony. So Okonkwo was deemed a murderer.
Okonkwo breaks the Week of Peace because of his anger and loss of control when Ojiugo fails to cook dinner for him and her children. Okonkwo hangs himself in despair after his village fails to commit to fighting the colonists. His explicit motivations are not expounded upon.
Okonkwo is exiled from Umuofia for seven years after accidentally killing a clansman during a funeral ceremony, which is considered a female crime or a crime of inadvertence. This punishment is meant to cleanse his wrongdoing and restore balance to the community. During his exile, he lives in his mother’s village, where he reflects on his life and the consequences of his actions.
In Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart," Okonkwo uses his gun primarily as a symbol of his status and masculinity. At one point, he accidentally kills a clansman with it during a funeral ceremony, which leads to his exile from the village. The incident underscores the themes of personal and cultural conflict, as Okonkwo's reliance on violence to assert his power ultimately contributes to his downfall.
Okonkwo is a man who prefers to work as opposed to celebrate. Okonkwo is not a social animal, and he is forced to not work during these times.
Okonkwo insults Osugo during a meeting of the village's men.
Ojiugo is beat by Okonkwo for failing to prepare meals for Okonkwo and her children.
The bride left with her husband's family. Before leaving they present themselves to important men such as Okonkwo.
The bride left with her husband's family. Before leaving they present themselves to important men such as Okonkwo.
Okonkwo was exiled from his village for seven years as punishment for accidentally killing Ezeudu's son during a funeral ceremony. This act was considered a crime against the earth goddess, resulting in his banishment to avoid further dishonoring his clan. The exile was a significant blow to Okonkwo's status and pride, as it disrupted his life and ambitions.
Okonkwo does not reject feasts. However, Okonkwo is annoyed when he can not keep himself busy or is otherwise forbidden to work. During certain holidays with feasts, he is forbidden from working.