What are signs of irony in Things Fall Apart?

Answer 1

A couple of ironic things include the fact that villagers are so excited about locusts, when they are harbingers of death. Okonkwo's killing of Ekeudu's son is ironic.

Answer 2

Some examples of irony in "Things Fall Apart" include the initial description of Okonkwo as a successful and respected warrior who later faces tragedy, as well as the clash between traditional Igbo beliefs and the arrival of European colonizers. Another example is Okonkwo's fear of being perceived as weak like his father, which ultimately leads to his downfall.