They could walk at night without fear of pythons.
No character in the book says it. However, it is described as just a saying used by the Ibo people to discribe how much fun the people would have on moonlit nights.
In the novel "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, women and children often stay inside their homes during pitch black nights for safety and to avoid potentially dangerous situations. They may engage in activities like storytelling, singing, or other indoor tasks to pass the time.
If taken literally, it means that people like walking in the night when the moon is out, particularly since they are often unable to do so usually.Another possibility is that when rare opportunities present themselves to people, people are eager to take them.
The author quotes the Igbo proverb "When the moon is shining the cripple becomes hungry for a walk." This proverb in "Things Fall Apart" is used to describe how a beautiful moonlit night tempts someone to enjoy the outdoors, even if they are usually confined by their limitations.
8 children :)
Okonkwo's children in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart" are Nwoye, Ezinma, and Ikemefuna.
Ekwefi loses 9 of her 10 children in infancy.
the two men appeared out of nowhere, a few yards apart in the narrow, moonlit lane.
Mothers Apart from Their Children was created in 1979.
In "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, the treatment of children reflects the societal values and traditions of the Igbo people. Children are expected to obey their elders, learn from their community, and uphold certain customs. However, the novel also sheds light on the impact of colonization and missionary influence on the traditional upbringing and treatment of children in the Igbo society.
The bird who challenged the whole world to a wrestling match and was thrown by the cat.
he has ten children. all of which are a year and a half apart exactly. the all share the same birthday.