Mr. Brown was respectful of the Igbo and their culture, inviting respect in turn. He is self-assured and confident, paying regular visits to the Christians in each community. He makes friends with some of the great men of the Igbo clan, and has been presented with a carved elephant tusk, a sign of dignity and rank. A man of great rank, Akunna, gave permission for his son to be taught in Mr. Brown's school.
Mr. Brown was persistent in getting the Umuofians to attend school. He appealed to the villagers self-interest in having their children be successful. The villagers too, could see the power of the new government in other villages such as Umuru, where the district commissioner resided. People who went to the school gained position in the new government, becoming court messengers court clerks, or teachers. All in all, he had provided opportunity and success to those he helped.
Okonkwo has killed 5 men in wars.
This was a warrior's funeral, and painting themselves this way respected Ekeudu.
The white man's name in Things Fall Apart is Reverend James Smith.
In "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, Akuke is the wife of Obierika, Okonkwo's close friend. She is portrayed as a hardworking and supportive woman who is respected within the community. Akuke plays a minor role in the novel, but her character helps to show the supportive relationships that exist within the village.
The earth goddess in "Things Fall Apart" is referred to as Ani. Ani is seen as the ultimate source of authority and blessing in Igbo society, representing fertility, growth, and the protection of the community. She is greatly respected and plays a significant role in the spiritual and cultural practices of the Igbo people.
It means that the person is respected enough to be chosen by their village to represent their whole village's spirit through the voice of an elder spirit.
The leader of the Mbanta in "Things Fall Apart" is Uchendu, who is Okonkwo's uncle and a wise and respected elder in the community. He provides guidance and wisdom to Okonkwo and his family during their time of exile in Mbanta.
Okonkwo considers himself more 'manly' than his father. That is, he is a great warrior, farmer, and wrestler whom is a well-respected villager.
There is no such character in Things Fall Apart.
In the village of "Things Fall Apart," boys began learning to become strong men through rites of passage, such as the "egwugwu" ceremony, where they needed to demonstrate bravery and endurance. They also learned through observing and emulating the behaviors of respected male elders in the community.
Ezeudu is an old and respected clansman in Umuofia. He has several titles and many children. He is noted for his warning to Okonkwo to not kill Ikemefuna. Later, he dies of old age, and a great funeral is held for him.
Chinua Achebe passed away on March 21, 2013, in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, after a brief illness. He was a highly respected Nigerian author known for his influential novel "Things Fall Apart."