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Ezinma is the daughter of Okonkwo and his second wife Ekwefi. She is the closest daughter to her father, especially after Ikemefuna dies. Okonkwo often wishes she had been born a boy.
Ezinma, like all children of her mother, initially suffers from a weak constitution and almost dies. She is thought to be an ogbanje, a child who dies then re-enters her mother's womb to be reborn.
She is high-spirited, and is treated as an equal by her mother, who she maintains more of a sister-sister relationship with. She maintains a large influence over her half-sister Obiageli. She is moderately rebellious, but understands her father the best, and generally acts as a good daughter.
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What do people assume about Ekwefi's daughter Ezinma?
They assume Ezinma is Okonkwo's daughter.Originally, they assume that Ezinma will die in her childhood like her brothers and sisters before her.They assume Ezinma is an ogbanje, a child who dies and returns to its mother to be reborn.They assume Ezinma will grow up as a tribeswoman.They assume Ezinma is straight.They assume Ezinma eats food.They assume Ezinma is an earthling.They assume Ezinma will marry a tribesman.They assume Ezinma will follow clan traditions.
How does Ezinma return to Okonkwo's compound?
Ezinma returns to Okonkwo's compound with the help of her mother, Ekwefi, after she falls seriously ill. Ekwefi follows the Oracle's instructions for Ezinma's healing, which involve taking Ezinma to the shrine and administering special herbs. This treatment helps Ezinma recover and return home.
Who carries Ezinma away from her home?
Chielo carried Ezinma away.
How do you know Ezinma means everything to her mother?
Ezinma survived childhood, while 9 other of Ekwefi's children have died. Ekwefi is especially glad to have a child who has survived, as she values motherhood. Ekwefi spoils Ezinma, by letting her choose what food to cook and eat, including feeding Ezinma eggs, delicacies normally reserved for adults.
Who follows Chielo and Ezinma?
In Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart," it is Okonkwo who follows Chielo and Ezinma during their journey to the Oracle. Okonkwo is Ezinma's father and he accompanies them to the shrine to ensure Ezinma's safety.
What is Ekwefi and Ezinma's relationship like?
Ezinma was an ogbanje child and Ekwefi is her mother. Since an ogbanje child is on whom dies but comes back to cause the mother pain, this shows that this was what Ezinma was supposed to do. Ezinma is the only child Ekwefi had and this was why. Because she is the only child, Ezinma and Ekwefi are very close.
In the book Things Fall Apart who is Ezinma?
Ezinma is told a story by her mother, that of Tortoise and the birds. Unfortunately, it does not contain a song. Ezinma is given the task of telling the next story. Ezinma begins, but is interrupted by Chielo. Ezinma is scared by her and begins to cry. Ezinma is given a piece of fish by her mother. Ezinma is taken by Chielo on her back. Ezinma is shown Agbala, throughout the nine villages and at the cave shrine.
Why did Chielo take Ezinma to the cave?
The priestess crawled out of her cave with her belly to the ground like a snake. With Ezinma on her back, the priestess travelled back to Ezinma's home and placed Ezinma in her own bed to sleep.
What is Okonkwo's reaction to Ezinma's illness and how he aids her recovery?
Okonkwo treats Ezinma's illness very seriously. He takes his aid of Ezinma very seriously as well.
Is Ezinma Nwoye's sister?
Ezinma was Nwoye's half sister. Both of them share the father of Okonkwo, but Ezinma's mother is Ekwefi; Nwoye's mother is Okonkwo's first wife.
Who comes to abduct Ezinma?
The Oracle of Agbala comes to take Ezinma. She is normally called Chielo.
How is the relationship between Ekwefi and her daughter Ezinma is close?
Ezinma calls her mother by name, not Nne. Ekwefi also allows Ezinma to eat eggs. They talk to each other more as companions. Ekwefi only has one living daughter, so she treasures Ezinma. Ekwefi neurotically worries about Ezinma, as if she might pass away as well.
