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What offense does okonkwo commit?
Okonkwo accidentally kills a tribesman.
Did Okonkwo kill a woman from Umuofia?
No, this deed was done by a man from Mbaino.
What page in Things Fall Apart does Okonkwo accidentally kill another man?
Depending on the version, this could be page 131, at the end of Part 1, Chapter 13.
What led to Okonkwo?
Okonkwo's downfall was initially caused by his lazy, ill-reputed father. By trying so hard to distance himself from his father, he forgoes emotion and temperance.Other events that lead to his downfall include:Beating his wife Ekwefi.Nearly shooting his wife Ekwefi.Ekwefi telling Chielo that Okonkwo did nearly kill her.The declaration that Ikemefuna must die.Okonkwo's killing of Ikemefuna.Okonkwo's accidental killing of a tribesman and Okonkwo's subsequent exile.The arrival of the European colonists.Nwoye's conversion to Christianity.Okonkwo's slaying of the messenger.
Why are Okonkwo and others imprisoned?
Okonkwo and the others are imprisoned as retribution for burning down the church. Further, this imposition of power onto the Igbo members was a show of positioning and intimidation as well as superiority. The imprisonment shamed the imprisoned tribesman.
What do you learn from Okonkwo's attitude?
From Okonkwo's attitude, you learn what the mentality of the warrior is, and what tribesman might consider being a man. You learn what would be considered effeminate, and learn what type of convictions someone resisting the European colonization might hold.
What is a list of plot points from Chapters 1 through 13 in Things Fall Apart in the order in which they occur in the story?
Okonkwo loses his temper and strikes his wife. Okonkwo kills his adopted son. Okonkwo threatens his wife with a gun. Okonkwo's gun explodes. or Okonkwo violates the Week of Peace. Despite being warned not to do so, Okonkwo takes part in a ceremonial murder. Okonkwo points a gun at one of his wives. Okonkwo accidentally kills a clansman. or Okonkwo beats his wife Okonkwo draws a gun on his wife. Okonkwo murders a boy he has adopted. Okonkwo's gun explodes accidentally and kills a boy.
How is okonkwo chastised?
Okonkwo is chastised by the village elders for beating his wife during the Week of Peace, which is a sacred time when violence is prohibited in the community. This act is seen as a violation of tradition and disrespect towards the gods and spirits. As a result, Okonkwo is required to make a sacrifice to atone for his actions.
What Style of writing has Chinua Achebe used to write Things Fall Apart?
Things Fall Apart is a book that centers around a tribesman named Okonkwo, in a Nigerian village called Umuofia. Okonkwo struggles to become a great tribesman, attempting to escape his lazy father's shadow. He then struggles to deal with exile after accidentally killing a man. Later the book discusses his and the villages' struggle with the European influence.
What crime does okonkwo commit during the proceedings?
During the court proceedings, Okonkwo accidentally kills Ezeudu's son, which is a crime against the earth goddess and considered a grave offense in Igbo culture. Okonkwo's act of violence ultimately leads to his exile from the village.
Why was Okonkwo warned to have nothing to do with lkemefuna's death?
Ikemefuna called Okonkwo father. It would be unnatural for a father to kill his son. The boy was also affectionate towards Okonkwo, and it would be like a betrayal.
Who is Ezeudu from things fall apart?
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.
