Okonkwo struck the last blow because he was afraid of appearing weak in front of his fellow clansmen. His fear likely arose from a deep-seated insecurity about being compared to his father, who was known for being weak and unsuccessful. By delivering the final blow, Okonkwo was trying to prove his masculinity and strength to avoid being associated with his father's legacy.
Probably all the drink. They probably knew that if they tried to hit the grendel it could strike a fatal blow on the wrong side.
Okonkwo struck the last blow to Ikemefuna because he did not want to seem weak or cowardly, even though Okonkwo likes Ikemefuna, and thinks of him as his adopted son.
Okonkwo struck the last blow to Ikemefuna because he did not want to seem weak or cowardly, even though Okonkwo likes Ikemefuna, and thinks of him as his adopted son.
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.
To strike with a firm blow
A strike or blow to the mid section of the body.
A by-blow is a blow to the side, such as in swordplay, or any form of secondary or incidental strike. It can also refer to an illegitimate child, especially that of an unknown father.
Fatal = resulting in deathBlow = a strike or hit
An atteint is another word for an attaint, a strike or blow, especially in jousting.
Ikemefuna is taken into Okonkwo's home as part of the compensation for a murder committed by the neighboring village. He lives with Okonkwo's family and forms a close bond with Okonkwo's son, Nwoye. However, tragically, Okonkwo ultimately participates in Ikemefuna's killing to demonstrate his masculinity and avoid appearing weak.
blow, strike, punch, bang, smash, stroke, shot
This depends on the situation. If he likes you, he probably will not blow you off.