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.
Okonkwo did play the role of an egwugwu in the egwugwu court.
The earth goddess is associated with fertility, nature, and balance in Igbo culture. In the story of "Things Fall Apart," the earth goddess plays a symbolic role in Okonkwo's story as his tragic downfall is connected to his defiance of traditional customs and his role in Ikemefuna's death, which angers the earth goddess and disrupts the natural order of the community.
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Christianity acts as an external opponent to Okonkwo's values and lifestyle. Although seemingly harmless at first, Christianity provides a foothold for the colonists to break apart the tribe by assimilating the tribe's weak and outcast, and then expanding from there. Okonkwo views Christianity as a sacrilege and an offense to his own gods, so when Nwoye begins to be attracted to Christianity, Okonkwo is forced to disown his son.
Ogbuefi Ezeudu warns Okonkwo not to take part in Ikemefuna's death, as Ikemefuna calls Okonkwo "father" and considers him a role model. Ezeudu advises Okonkwo to avoid involvement to prevent any harm to his own future. Despite the warning, Okonkwo ultimately participates in Ikemefuna's death under pressure from the village elders.
Okonkwo justified his part in Ikemefuna's death by telling himself that he needed to appear strong and not be seen as weak or feminine. He believed that showing any form of sentimentality or weakness would be a sign of weakness and would undermine his reputation as a powerful and respected leader in the community. This internal conflict reflects Okonkwo's deep-seated fear of failure and his desire to uphold traditional masculine values in his society.
After Okonkwo's gun accidentally explodes, killing Ekeudu's son, he is exiled from the village for seven years. His land and property are destroyed, with the exception of yams saved from his farm, and the property that Okonkwo and his family take with them. Okonkwo and his family must return to his mother land because the killing of a clansman is a crime. However, since the killing was unintentional and considered a 'female crime', he can return in 7 years. They are sent to his late mother's kinsmen and are given a lot to farm and build their home
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.
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