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.
The name of Ezeudu's son is not explicitly mentioned.
Ezeudu has died before chapter 13 starts.
okonwo accidentaly kills ezeudu's 16 year old son while he was dancing . & he get's the " female " punishment , which is being banned from the tribe for 7 years .
This was a warrior's funeral, and painting themselves this way respected Ekeudu.
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.
Ezeudu's funeral in "Things Fall Apart" is a grand and solemn event, reflecting his status as the village leader and a respected elder. The ceremony is marked by traditional rituals, mournful music, and communal mourning, highlighting the deep cultural significance of death in Igbo society. As the villagers gather to pay their respects, the event underscores themes of loss, communal identity, and the importance of ancestral ties. The funeral also foreshadows tragic events that disrupt the community's harmony.
There is no such character in Things Fall Apart.
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."
At the end of chapter 13, on page 124. At Ezeudu's funeral, Okonkwo's gun explodes during a gun salute and a piece of iron goes into Ezeudu's 16 year old son's heart.
Things Fall Apart is a book, which counts as literature.
Things Fall Apart was originally published in London.
Wrestling was the major sport in Things Fall Apart.