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How did the villagers decide to kill Ikemefuna?
The Oracle of the Hills and the Caves pronounced that Ikemefuna must die, so they meekly followed their gods' orders.
What did the decide to do with ikemefuna?
free him from the monsters
What did the villagers decide to do with Ikemefuna?
free him from the monsters
What did village decide to do with ikemefuna?
free him from the monsters
Why did Ikemefuna have to die?
Because Okonkwo have to kill him because the Oracle decreed that Ikemefuna must die:)
Why does the village decide to kill ikemefuna?
The Oracle of the Caves and Hills pronounces that Ikemefuna must die. If talking of Okonkwo's specific action, then Ikemefuna is killed by Okonkwo because Okonkwo is afraid of being thought of as weak.
What did Okierika say about Okonkwo's part in Ikemefuna's death?
He said that Okonkwo shouldn't have went with the men to kill Ikemefuna and that he will be punished by the earth goddess for what he has done.
How does Obierika react to the oracle's decree about Ikemefuna?
Obierika is saddened and critical of the village's decision to kill Ikemefuna, as he viewed him as an adopted son and struggled to come to terms with his death. He questions the wisdom of the oracle and the customs that demand such sacrifices.
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.
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.
Where is Ikemefuna's hometown in things fall apart?
Ikemefuna came from Mbaino.
