Unoka's laziness, lack of ambition, and inability to support his family during his life contribute to Okonkwo's disdain for him. In addition, Unoka's death, which is seen as shameful due to his debts and lack of titles, further reinforces Okonkwo's negative perception of his father.
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Obierika despairs for Okonkwo and blames the colonists for Okonkwo's death. His best friend, a man who took two titles, has been driven to dishonourable suicide and must be buried like a dog.
Okonkwo is most bothered that he is affected so emotionally by the deed.
He discourages Okonkwo from participating in Ikemefuna's execution. He specifically says, "bear no hand no hand in his death. That boy calls you father."
Okonkwo is part of the group which leads Ikemefuna out of the village to be killed. After Ikemefuna receives the first blow and runs towards Okonkwo for protection, Okonkwo strikes Ikemefuna down, not wanting to be seen as weak.
Ezeani, priest of the Earth Goddess Ani, comes to visit Okonkwo to educate and shame him for breaking the week of peace, demanding restitution.Ogbuefi Ezeudu visits Okonkwo to warn him of Ikemefuna's impending death, warning him to not take part.Guests at Akueke's wedding come to visit Okonkwo to pay him respect; Okonkwo gives them two cocks as a gift.Obierika, Okonkwo's friend, comes to visit Okonkwo during his exile in Mbanta several times.Mr Brown tries to visit Okonkwo after Nwoye's conversion, but is threatened with death should he return.You could also say Chielo came to visit Okonkwo's compound, but that was to converse with her daughter Ezinma.
Well contempt means to despise so despise death I think To me it doesn't mean just despising death. It means completely embracing the fact you are going to die. Which then takes a lot of the fear and power away from death and therefore, ironically, sets you free.
Yes. Ikemefuna's death foreshadows Okonkwo's accidental killing of Ezeudu's son.
He said that Okonkwo shouldn't have went with the men to kill Ikemefuna and that he will be punished by the earth goddess for what he has done.
Okonkwo and Obierika have many arguments, the most notable being:Whether Okonkwo should have participated in Ikemefuna's death ritual.Whether a great warrior could still be even if his wife had his ear.
Because in is extremely unethical and led to the death of millions of people.
Greg Palmer has written: 'Death' -- subject(s): Bereavement, Death, Fear of death, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Bereavement, Psychological aspects of Death, Social aspects, Social aspects of Death 'Adventures In The Mainstream'