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.
Even though his crop fails twice, Okonkwo goes on planting. He learns he has an inflexible will and can endure such hardship.
This event did not happen. Ekwefi was still alive when Okonkwo hung himself. However, many of Ekwefi's children had died before.
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.
This would depend on the incident.This might refer to any of:The burning of the churchThe killing of the messengerDiscovering Okonkwo had been hangedSee related questions.
In Chapter 15 of "Things Fall Apart," Obierika proves himself to be a good friend to Okonkwo by visiting him during his exile and providing support. He takes the initiative to sell Okonkwo's yams and give him the profits, demonstrating loyalty and thoughtfulness. Obierika's actions reflect his deep concern for Okonkwo's well-being, ensuring that his friend is not forgotten during a difficult time. This steadfast friendship highlights the importance of community and support in their culture.
Uchendu meant that being exiled was not the end of life. Okonkwo had not completely disgraced himself and could recover given time.
No, Okonkwo has a personal god, but is not a god in himself.
Okonkwo hanged himself because he felt powerless after his society had been fundamentally changed by the arrival of the white colonizers. He realized that the traditional ways of his people were no match for the influence of the colonizers and he could not see a way to rise above it. His suicide was a final act of defiance and a way to maintain a sense of control over his own destiny.
Okonkwo has hanged himself.
Nwoye initially felt fear and intimidation in response to Okonkwo's confrontations. However, as time passed, Nwoye began to distance himself from his father's harshness and eventually disassociated himself from Okonkwo and his beliefs.
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.
It reveals that Okonkwo does have a love relationship side to him as well besides the side of him wanting to be masculine and promote himself in the eyes of other villagers.
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.
Even though his crop fails twice, Okonkwo goes on planting. He learns he has an inflexible will and can endure such hardship.
Okonkwo considers himself more 'manly' than his father. That is, he is a great warrior, farmer, and wrestler whom is a well-respected villager.
Okonkwo treats himself as superior to both, and he has to economically support both. His father is effeminate by the standards of the clan, and Okonkwo is grated by his father's love of talking.
Unoka's failures served as a source of shame for Okonkwo, pushing him to strive for success and distance himself from his father's reputation. Okonkwo's drive to succeed was fueled by a desire to overcome his father's shortcomings and establish himself as a respected and successful member of the community. Ultimately, Unoka's failures influenced Okonkwo's fierce determination to achieve greatness and avoid the same fate as his father.