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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.

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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 Okonkwo's relationship with Ikemefuna like?

Okonkwo becomes a father to Ikemefuna, and Ikemefuna calls Okonkwo father. Ikemefuna is like the second man in the house, the closest to Okonkwo's personality, and helps to develop Nwoye's manhood. Okonkwo likes Ikemefuna, but does not show his feelings towards Ikemefuna because to do so would be unmanly.


Where is Ikemefuna's hometown in things fall apart?

Ikemefuna came from Mbaino.


What is Ikemefuna's attitude?

Although Ikemefuna is from a different family, Nwoye treats Ikemefuna as an older brother to look up to and mimic. Ikemefuna is the older brother that Nwoye never had.


Why does the clan order Ikemefuna's death?

The Oracle of Agbala pronounced that Ikemefuna must die.


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.


How does Okonkwo demonstrate his fondness for Ikemefuna?

Okonkwo demonstrates his fondness for Ikemefuna by treating him as one of his own sons, providing for him, and showing him fatherly care and guidance. Despite his outward harshness and stoicism, he becomes emotionally attached to Ikemefuna, as he sees qualities in him that he appreciates and respects.


How do nwoye and ikemefuna treat each other?

Nwoye and Ikemefuna treat each other like brothers. Nwoye looks up to Ikemefuna, who serves as a positive influence in his life. They form a close bond during Ikemefuna's time in Okonkwo's household.


Why did Ikemefuna have to die?

Because Okonkwo have to kill him because the Oracle decreed that Ikemefuna must die:)


What is Ikemefuna's predicament?

Ikemefuna is taken from his village as part of a settlement for the death of a Umuofian woman in the marketplace of his village. He goes to live with Okonkwo. Later, Ikemefuna is sentenced to die, but he does not know it.


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 purpose of the taking of Ikemefuna?

Ikemefuna is taken as part of restitution made by the man who killed a tribeswoman of Umuofia.