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Her children die shortly after childbirth, most not lasting two years.
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How are okonkwo and ekwefi related?
They are not related by blood; they become husband and wife.
In things fall apart why does Ekwefi prize her daughter Ezinma so highly?
Motherhood is an important part to a woman in Igbo society. Ekwefi's nine other children had died
How has Ekwefi suffered in the past?
Ekwefi was first married to Anene, a man she did not love, for two years. Nine of ten children that she bore died in childbirth, while Okonkwo's other wives had many healthy children. Ekwefi was occasionally beat by Okonkwo. Ekwefi was nearly shot by Okonkwo's gun when he was in a rage. Ekwefi had to let her child go with Chielo in the middle of the night as Ekwefi worried about her.
What is Ekwefi and Ezinma's relationship like?
Ezinma was an ogbanje child and Ekwefi is her mother. Since an ogbanje child is on whom dies but comes back to cause the mother pain, this shows that this was what Ezinma was supposed to do. Ezinma is the only child Ekwefi had and this was why. Because she is the only child, Ezinma and Ekwefi are very close.
What is the relationship between Chielo and Ekwefi?
Chielo is friends with Ekwefi, and they get along well. Chielo sometimes gives bean cakes to Ekwefi to give to Ezinma. However, when Chielo becomes the priestess, she becomes like a completely separate person with no empathetic relationship with Ekwefi. Ekwefi is afraid of this incarnation of Chielo.
Why does Ekwefi have a bitter attitude about life?
Ekwefi has a bitter attitude about life because she has suffered significant hardships and losses, including the deaths of her many children. These traumas have shaped her outlook on life, leading to feelings of resentment, sorrow, and disillusionment.
What does Ekwefi give Ezinma to eat?
As her mother, Ekwefi gives Ezinma numerous things to eat including:CassavaYam (pottage, mashed)Soup (bitter-leaf, egusi)BrothFishEggsFowl (Chicken?)Green VegetablesBeansLocustsBeancakes from ChieloGoatLeafs (possibly from green vegetables)
How are okonkwo and ekwefi related?
They are not related by blood; they become husband and wife.
In things fall apart why does Ekwefi prize her daughter Ezinma so highly?
Motherhood is an important part to a woman in Igbo society. Ekwefi's nine other children had died
What does Ekwefi means when she says Ezinma is probably going to stay?
When Ekwefi says that Ezinma is probably going to stay, she means that Ezinma is showing signs of being a resilient and strong-willed individual, who will overcome challenges and difficulties. Ekwefi admires Ezinma's personality and inner strength, and believes that she will thrive in the face of adversity.
How has Ekwefi suffered in the past?
Ekwefi was first married to Anene, a man she did not love, for two years. Nine of ten children that she bore died in childbirth, while Okonkwo's other wives had many healthy children. Ekwefi was occasionally beat by Okonkwo. Ekwefi was nearly shot by Okonkwo's gun when he was in a rage. Ekwefi had to let her child go with Chielo in the middle of the night as Ekwefi worried about her.
What do Ekwefi and Chielo mean when they say that they hope Ezinma will stay?
Ekwefi and Chielo both hope that Ezinma will stay in the physical world and not be taken by the spirits like her other siblings. They value Ezinma's presence and want her to live a full and healthy life.
What is Ekwefi and Ezinma's relationship like?
Ezinma was an ogbanje child and Ekwefi is her mother. Since an ogbanje child is on whom dies but comes back to cause the mother pain, this shows that this was what Ezinma was supposed to do. Ezinma is the only child Ekwefi had and this was why. Because she is the only child, Ezinma and Ekwefi are very close.
What is the relationship between Chielo and Ekwefi?
Chielo is friends with Ekwefi, and they get along well. Chielo sometimes gives bean cakes to Ekwefi to give to Ezinma. However, when Chielo becomes the priestess, she becomes like a completely separate person with no empathetic relationship with Ekwefi. Ekwefi is afraid of this incarnation of Chielo.
What did the medicine man tell Okonkwo after the death of Ekwefi?
This event did not happen. Ekwefi was still alive when Okonkwo hung himself. However, many of Ekwefi's children had died before.
What did Ekwefi do after Ezinma went to see Agbala?
Ekwefi decided to follow the priestess who was taking Ezinma to see Agbala.
Why do people become bitter?
Too much rhubarb
