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What chapter does Ikemefuna get killed?
Ikemefuna is led by the tribe on a long march outside of its lands. One tribeman cuts him with a machete. As Ikemefuna runs to Okonkwo for safety, Okonkwo chops Ikemefuna down with his machete.
What is the purpose of the taking of Ikemefuna?
Ikemefuna is taken as part of restitution made by the man who killed a tribeswoman of Umuofia.
What role does Okonkwo play in Ikemefuna's death and why?
Okonkwo is part of the group which leads Ikemefuna out of the village to be killed. After Ikemefuna receives the first blow and runs towards Okonkwo for protection, Okonkwo strikes Ikemefuna down, not wanting to be seen as weak.
Does Ikemefuna get killed before Okonkwo is exiled to go back to his motherland?
Yes. Ikemefuna's death foreshadows Okonkwo's accidental killing of Ezeudu's son.
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.
What is the fate of the young girl and boyin the book things fall apart?
The girl was given to the man who's wife was the one killed, but we never heard about her again. And the boy, Ikemefuna, was given to Okonkwo as they figured out what the land wanted to do with him. After three years the oracle decided that Ikemefuna needed to be killed.
Who did Okonkwo bring home from his trip to Mbaino?
Mbaino gives to Umuofia through Okonkwo: A young virgin and a young boy (Ikemefuna) to bring back to Umuofia. The young virgin is given to the man whose wife was killed in the marketplace of Mbaino. Ikemefuna is sent to live with Okonkwo until Umuofia decides what to do with him.
What message did Ogbuefi Ezeudu bring?
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.
What is ironic about Ikemefuna's fear?
It is ironic that Ikemefuna, who was taken in by Okonkwo's family and formed a close bond with him, ends up fearing Okonkwo the most. This shows the complex dynamics and contradictions within their relationship, as well as the unpredictable nature of human emotions.
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 did Ikemefuna end up living with Okonkwo and his family?
The village elders told Okonkwo to take care of Ikemefuna until his fate was decided. When Ikemefuna is sentenced to die, Okonkwo is afraid of being seen as weak. When Ikemefuna cries to him, Okonkwo takes care of Ikemefuna, (kills him).
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.
