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Okonkwo is warned to not take part in killing Ikemefuna, and not to lay a hand in the matter.

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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 does obierike feel about okonkwo rtole in ikemefuna death?

He tells Okonkwo that he would have refused to take part based on the fact that Ikemefuna call him father.... and he reminds Okonkow that the Oracle did NOT ask him to take part.


Why is Okonkwo forbidden to take part in Ikemefuna's murder?

Because Okonkwo treated him like a son and Ikemefuna thought of him as a father.


What is a list of Okonkwo's plot points from chapters 1 through 13 in the order in which they occur?

Okonkwu violates the Week of Peace Despite being warned not to do so, Okonkwo takes part in a ceremonial murder Okokwu points a gun at one of his wives Okonkwu accidentally kills a clansman


What is the ironic connection between Ezeudo's warning to Okonkwo and Okonkwo's crime?

Okonkwo was warned not to kill his adopted son, but ends up doing it. Later on, he ends up killing Ezeudo's son in an accident. It is suggested that this may be the work of the gods, as punishment for the first act.


Was okonkwo in things fall part a spirit?

Okonkwo did play the role of an egwugwu in the egwugwu court.


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.


What warning does ogbuefi ezeudu give okonkwo about ikemefuna in things fall apart?

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.


What title did Okonkwo take in the village of Umuofia?

Okonkwo had several titles including presumably the title of ozo.


How does obierika prove himself to be a good friend to okonkwo in this chapter?

Obierika invites Okonkwo to witness the negotiation of Akueke's bride price.Obierika tries to assuage Okonkwo's fears of Nwoye not being manly enough.Obierika does not mention Unoka, knowing the Okonkwo is still ashamed of him.Obierika does not fail to criticize Okonkwo for taking part in the sacrifice of Ikemefuna, having also declined to take part in that ceremony.Obierika invites Okonkwo's family to his daughter's wedding.Obierika console Okonkwo on his pending exile.Obierika helps with other friends to carry Okonkwo's yams to his barn. He is trusted to store these yams.Later on, he sells Okonkwo's yams and gives Okonkwo the money in Mbanta.Obierika again visit Okonkwo in Mbanta.Obierika is trusted and paid to build two huts in Okonkwo's old compound.Finally, he takes responsibility for the burying of his friend after he has desecrated himself.


What did obierika suggest that okonkwo do to repay him for caring for his crops?

Obierika suggested that Okonkwo should let him take care of the crops until Okonkwo could repay him. He also proposed that Okonkwo should leave his son Nwoye with him as a pledge to ensure Okonkwo's return.


What is ekwefi favorite part of the festival?

The wrestling matches are her favourite part of the festival. This has to do with the circumstances of her marriage to Okonkwo. She fell in love with Okonkwo during the opening match of the book, when he threw the Cat. She always fancied Okonkwo but he was too poor to pay the bride price. After the match she ran away from her husband and eloped with Okonkwo. No Okonkwo doesn't turn out to be prince charming but Ekwefi likes that memory.