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When was Ebuka Obi-Uchendu born?
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu was born in 1982.
What is Uchendu's personality?
Uchendu fulfills the archetype of the wise old man who prophesizes and warns of danger.
What is the theme of uchendu's story in things fall apart?
Uchendu speaks of suffering, and how everyone suffers, but only the good and the great are not broken by it. Later, Uchendu speaks of clan unity, and respecting the old customs.
Why does Uchendu call okonkwo a child?
Uchendu calls Okonkwo a child to highlight his lack of understanding and immaturity in handling his emotions and decisions. Uchendu believes that Okonkwo is acting out of fear and stubbornness, rather than wisdom and rationality. By calling him a child, Uchendu emphasizes Okonkwo's need for growth and introspection.
Is Uchendu a thinking man like Obierika or a man of action like Okonkwo?
he's more like Obierika but Uchendu is lazy and more feminine.
What has the author Uju Uchendu-Ozoka written?
Uju Uchendu-Ozoka has written: 'Women and national development' -- subject(s): Women, Women in development, Social conditions
What is Uchendu's reaction to Okonkwo moping around?
Uchendu gathers his children and Okonwko for a meeting and tells Okonkwo of his duty to not let despair break his spirit. He says Okonkwo must be comforted by his motherland, not despondent. Uchendu finally speaks of his own suffering and his wives' suffering, showing Okonkwo that life goes on despite one's suffering.
Why did Uchendu talk to Okonkwo about the phrase Mother is supreme?
Uchendu feels that Okonkwo is ignorant about the meaning of the mother supreme. Uchendu wishes to console Okonkwo, and bring him from his despair so that his family may survive the exile. Further, he wishes Okonkwo to not see the exile to his village as such a punishment, but rather as a safe retreat from his problems. Uchendu realized that Okonkwo did not understand what Mother Supreme truly meant, and was thus still a child. If the father does not know what it means, how can he pass it to his children?
What is the purpose of the family meeting called by Uchendu?
It's to embrace your feelings!
Who is Uchendu and what does he tell Okonkwo?
Firstly he calls together his sons and daughters and then Okonkwo, his nephew. He then challenges any of them to speak if they think they know more than he does; no one speaks up. Secondly, he asks Okonkwo a question to which he does not know. When Okonkwo says he does not know, Uchendu calls him a child.
What lesson does Uchendu find in the story of the mother kite?
To enjoy life while he can
What did uncle Uchendu mean when he said you did not hang yourself and you are still alive to okonkwo in things fall apart?
Uchendu meant that being exiled was not the end of life. Okonkwo had not completely disgraced himself and could recover given time.
