Although none of the villagers mean any harm to okonkwo and his family, they feel that they must relieve themselves of whatever caused this 'accidental killing' to happen. it is simply a precaution.
Okonkwo was exiled from his village for seven years as punishment for accidentally killing Ezeudu's son during a funeral ceremony. This act was considered a crime against the earth goddess, resulting in his banishment to avoid further dishonoring his clan. The exile was a significant blow to Okonkwo's status and pride, as it disrupted his life and ambitions.
No. Malicious intent is not a crime - it is an aspect of a crime. By itself, it is not a crime.
Very much how I feel.
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So-called "organized crime" - like crime itself, can probaly never be eradicated - only controlled. Crime is inherent part of the "human condition."
Any sort of crime must be reported on job applications. Faliure to do this is a crime in itself.
Taunting itself is not typically considered a crime, but it can sometimes lead to charges of harassment or disorderly conduct depending on the circumstances.
Individual crime in itself is a random act, however one can pretty well predict the incidence of a crime occurring in particular areas based on past statistics.
Obierika justified destroying Okonkwo's living quarters, animals, and barn because these actions were seen as necessary to cleanse the village of Okonkwo's crime of committing suicide, which was considered a grave offense in Igbo culture. By destroying his property, the villagers were following their customs to restore balance and remove the stain of Okonkwo's transgression.
Planning a crime is not considered a crime in itself, but it can be illegal if it involves specific actions or agreements to commit a criminal act. Simply thinking about committing a crime is not illegal, but taking steps towards carrying it out can be considered a criminal offense.
It is not a crime by itself. If you try to trick someone by giving a false name while you are committing a crime, then that is different.
In the book "Manchild in the Promised Land" Harlem was described in a very real way and included the hardworking families and the crime in the neighborhood. The book depicts how the main character left this crime-filled neighborhood to move to Greenwich village which he thought of as having "made it" in life.