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Ikemefuna is a boy who is taken as part of compensation for another village's tribesmen killing a woman of Umuofia in their market. Ikemefuna is taken care of by Okonkwo, and quickly becomes like a son to Okonkwo; Ikemefuna even calls Okonkwo father. Ikemefuna behaves like an ideal clansman, and becomes close to Nwoye, mentoring him as an older brother.

Eventually, Umuofia's elders consult with the oracle whom declares that Ikemefuna must die. Ikemefuna is led off outside the village and is struck with a machete. He speaks his last words, saying "Father, they have killed me!" prompting Okonkwo to deliver the killing blow.

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Who was adopted by Okonkwo?

Ikemefuna was the boy who was adopted by Okonkwo in Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart. He was taken in by Okonkwo's family as part of a peace settlement between their village and a neighboring one.


What was the lie Okonkwo told Ikemefuna in Things Fall Apart?

Okonkwo tells Ikemefuna that he is to be taken home. If you do not consider 'home' to be Ikemefuna's final resting place, then this is indeed a lie.


What is the significance of Mbaino in Things Fall Apart?

Mbaino is the village which Ikemefuna lives in before he is forced to live with Okonkwo in Umuofia in order to repent his father's crime. It is significant because in essence, things begin to "fall apart" for Okonkwo after Ikemefuna is killed by Umuofia. Okonkwo becomes haunted by his choice to kill Ikemefuna. In fact, Ikemefuna's death begins Okonkwo's downfall.


What are okonkwo's children names?

Okonkwo's children in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart" are Nwoye, Ezinma, and Ikemefuna.


What happened to Ikemefuna in things fall apart?

Ikemefuna is first taken from his family in Mbaino as part of compensation for another village's tribesmen killing a woman of Umuofia in their market. He is taken care of by Okonkwo, and quickly becomes like a son to Okonkwo; Ikemefuna even calls Okonkwo father. Ikemefuna behaves like an ideal clansman, and becomes close to Nwoye, mentoring him as an older brother. Eventually, Umuofia's elders consult with the oracle whom declares that Ikemefuna must die. Ikemefuna is led off outside the village and is struck with a machete. He speaks his last words, saying "Father, they have killed me!" prompting Okonkwo to deliver the killing blow.


Who is Ikemefuna?

Ikemefuna is a boy from Mbaino who is given as part of restitution for an Mbaino clansman killing a Umuofian woman in their marketplace. He is taken care of by Okonkwo and his family while he is in Umuofia.


Where is Ikemefuna killed?

Ikemefuna is killed in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. He is killed in his village, Umuofia, by a group of men, including Okonkwo, as ordered by the Oracle of the Hills and Caves as a sacrifice to avoid war with a neighboring village.


What is the purpose of taking Ikemefuna in things fall apart?

The taking of Ikemefuna to Umuofia from Mbaino was for restitution for the crime of Mbaino killing an Umuofian clanswoman. The taking of Ikemefuna to the outside the village is for the purpose of killing him. The taking of Ikemefuna to the river is so that he can help with the chores. The taking of Ikemefuna to village meetings was so that he could act as Okonkwo's eldest child, bringing Okonkwo's seat among other responsibilities.


Why does Ezeudu tell Okonkwo not to kill Ikemefuma in Things Fall Apart?

Ezeudu warns Okonkwo not to participate in Ikemefuna's killing because Ikemefuna calls Okonkwo "father" and has been living with them for three years. Ezeudu fears that Okonkwo's involvement in the killing will bring him harm and cause his chi to turn against him.


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.


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The earth goddess is associated with fertility, nature, and balance in Igbo culture. In the story of "Things Fall Apart," the earth goddess plays a symbolic role in Okonkwo's story as his tragic downfall is connected to his defiance of traditional customs and his role in Ikemefuna's death, which angers the earth goddess and disrupts the natural order of the community.


How do okonkwo's family relationship make him a sympathetic or unsympathetic character?

The way Okonkwo reacts to each of the things that Unoka and Ikemefuna do and say highlight his character. For example, his fear of weakness is highly illuminated when he slays Ikemefuna in a daze. His lack of wisdom due to disrespect of his father is shown when he is annoyed by his father trying to console him after the drought then torrential rains during Okonkwo's first harvest. His desire for strong children is shown through his acceptance of Ikemefuna as his son.