He should not take part in the killing because the boy calls him "Father."
Ogbuefi Ezeudu visits Okonkwo to deliver a message from the Oracle that the village has decreed for Okonkwo to be banished from the clan for seven years as punishment for committing a crime. Ezeudu delivers the message out of respect for Okonkwo's status in the community and warns him to not take any drastic actions.
That the Oracle said that Ikemefuna had to be killed. He also said that Okonkwo should not go with for the killing. However, he did. Okonkwo said that Ikemefuna was going back to his home tribe.
Yes. Ikemefuna's death foreshadows Okonkwo's accidental killing of Ezeudu's son.
Okonkwo ends up killing Ikemefuna, against the advice of the elder Ezeudu.
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.
He discourages Okonkwo from participating in Ikemefuna's execution. He specifically says, "bear no hand no hand in his death. That boy calls you father."
Okonkwo attends the funeral of Ogbuefi Ezeudu, the oldest man in the village and a significant figure in Umuofia, to pay his respects and honor the esteemed leader. Ezeudu's death marks a pivotal moment in the community, symbolizing the loss of wisdom and guidance. Okonkwo's presence at the funeral also reflects his social obligations and the importance of maintaining ties within the clan, as such events reinforce communal bonds and respect for tradition.
Ezeudu is an old and respected clansman in Umuofia. He has several titles and many children. He is noted for his warning to Okonkwo to not kill Ikemefuna. Later, he dies of old age, and a great funeral is held for him.
He discourages Okonkwo from participating in Ikemefuna's execution. He specifically says, "bear no hand no hand in his death. That boy calls you father."
Ogbuefi Ezeudu was the oldest man in Umuofia.
Ezeani, priest of the Earth Goddess Ani, comes to visit Okonkwo to educate and shame him for breaking the week of peace, demanding restitution.Ogbuefi Ezeudu visits Okonkwo to warn him of Ikemefuna's impending death, warning him to not take part.Guests at Akueke's wedding come to visit Okonkwo to pay him respect; Okonkwo gives them two cocks as a gift.Obierika, Okonkwo's friend, comes to visit Okonkwo during his exile in Mbanta several times.Mr Brown tries to visit Okonkwo after Nwoye's conversion, but is threatened with death should he return.You could also say Chielo came to visit Okonkwo's compound, but that was to converse with her daughter Ezinma.
Okonkwo likely shivered because the last time Ezeudu visited him, he predicted that Okonkwo would have a severe loss, which was later confirmed when Okonkwo's gun exploded, accidentally killing Ezeudu's son. This memory would have triggered fear and anxiety in Okonkwo, as it reminded him of his impending misfortune.