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Unoka skillfully tells Okoye that the money will not be forthcoming by sharing his hardships and misfortunes. He mentions how he has struggled to provide for his family and pay off debts, implying that he does not have the means to repay what he owes. Unoka's approach appeals to Okoye's empathy and understanding, making it difficult for him to press for the money.
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What excuse did Unoka give for not giving Okoye any money?
Unoka claimed that he had to pay his largest debts first, and that Okoye's loan to Unoka was small in comparison.
In Things Fall Apart who is Okoye?
Okoye is a man who is getting married at the very beginning of the book. He is gathering funds for his wedding so he seeks to ask Unoka back for the money he has lent him. He serves to highlight the indebtedness of Unoka, as well as Unoka's attitude towards his debt. Unoka told him that someone else gets paid their money before OKoye.
What do unoka and okoye have in common?
They are Nigerian names.
In the book Things Fall Apart do they believe and have faith in god?
The Igbo believe and have faith in many gods. They had one primary god, but would not deign to ask the main god for anything directly, instead choosing to rely on god's helpers, other gods and spirits.
In the story Things Fall Apart what was the real purpose of Okoye's visit?
Okoye's visit to Okonkwo was to inform him that someone from another village wanted to marry his daughter, Ezinma. It was a formality in Igbo culture to inform the father of a potential bride about such matters.
What was the real purpose of Okoye's visit?
Okoye wanted Unoka to pay back his debt of 200 cowries that had been borrowed the year before. He was trying to gather resources to pay for the expensive ceremony where he would be awarded the Idemili title, the third highest in the land.
What does Unoka do with his money?
Unoka spent most of his money on wine, although he did spend some on other things such as snuff.
What happened at the kola nut ceremony as it was performed by the two friends in things fall apart?
Unoka breaks the nut while okoye draws lines with chalk and paints his big toe. Unoka prays for good health and protection as he breaks the nut open. Then they both share the nut and eat.
How did Unoka die?
Unoka became poor by being lazy, a drunkard, and constantly borrowing money from neighbours and friends.
Which page in things fall apart has egwugwu?
This depends on the version of the book you have. They are first mentioned in chapter 1, pg 11 (depending on version), when talking about Unoka's band and dancing egwugwu. This is a page before the story of Okoye.
What is Okonkwo's relationship with Unoka?
Okonkwo is Unoka's son. Okonkwo does not respect Unoka, as Unoka is looked down upon by the villagers.
What was the purpose of okoyes visit?
Okoye wanted Unoka to pay back his debt of 200 cowries that had been borrowed the year before. He was trying to gather resources to pay for the expensive ceremony where he would be awarded the Idemili title, the third highest in the land.
