cleaner to lord sugar
Ezinma takes Okonkwo some food, and she and Obierika notice the whip marks on his back.
had never happened before in that village.
Some important attributes of Okonkwo's personality include his fierce determination, his pride, his fear of weakness, and his strict adherence to tradition and cultural norms.
Okonkwo's father Unoka was an agbala. The primary definition of agbala was woman, but it could also be used to describe a man with no titles, derisively. As Unoka had no titles, he was an agbala. Some children are mean or thoughtless.
Okonkwo beats his wife (possibly second...you may want to look this up as I read the book months ago). This is unheard of because during the week of peace, all violence is frowned upon.
Mr. Brown attempted to understand the Umuofian culture so as to gain converts better. His method of converting people converted not only the outcasts such as the osu and the women with twins, but also men of titles.
Okonkwo does little when the white men arrive. He loses his chance to make the white man go away before they take root in the village. The repercussions are that the white man is allowed to stay in the village and influence it.
Chinua Achebe never reveals the name of Okonkwo's first wife in "Things Fall Apart" to emphasize the importance of Okonkwo's legacy and role in society rather than the individual identities of his wives. Okonkwo's first wife serves as a representative of the many women in the Igbo society who often go unnamed and are defined by their relationship to men. By omitting her name, Achebe highlights the patriarchal nature of the society and the lack of agency for women.
In "Things Fall Apart," Okonkwo's clan refers to him as "Roaring Flame." This name reflects his fiery and passionate nature, as well as his reputation for being a strong and influential member of the community.
Okonkwo has three wives:The first is unnamed and is mother to Nwoye and Obiageli.The second wife is Ekwefi who leaves her husband for Okonkwo and mothers Ezinma.The last wife is Ojiugo, mother of Nkechi. She is also the youngest and is beaten for getting her hair braided, neglecting the job of making dinner.
Okonkwo responds to the changes in his fatherland with resistance and a desire to uphold traditional values and customs. He is fearful of the influence of the Christian missionaries and colonial powers, viewing them as a threat to his culture and way of life. Okonkwo's response is driven by a deep sense of pride in his heritage and a reluctance to adapt to the changing world around him.
the homophone for role = roll