Life is difficult for Okonkwo because not only has he lost his place in society, whatever he builds up in the seven years in Mbanta will again be uprooted when he moves back to Umuofia. He has to delay introducing his sons to the Igbo society, and delay marrying his daughters. He cannot marry his daughters to men of Umuofia because he must fulfill his full seven years of exile. He is no longer a judge among these people. Mbanta is less a village of warriors, and is more womanly according to him.
Twenty years after becoming the village hero, Okonkwo's life takes a downward spiral as he struggles to adapt to changes brought by the arrival of colonial influences in his village. He becomes increasingly rigid and violent, refusing to accept the new ways and ultimately takes his own life in disgrace. His pride and fear of being perceived as weak ultimately lead to his tragic downfall.
This never happened.Okonkwo beat Ekwefi during the New Yam Festival. Okonkwo beat Ojiugo during the Week of Peace.
As early communities grew larger village life changed. New laws were enacted that changed the dynamics and interactions of the villagers.
Very difficult.
Okonkwo hangs himself because he is unable to adapt to the new society. He knows he will be imprisoned, (and probably executed) for killing the messenger. He is also a proud man, so prefers to take action into his own hands. By killing himself, he controls his own destiny instead of letting the Europeans control him. He also knows that his clan will not fight the Europeans. Some have argued that he hangs himself because he is ashamed of his village, but if that were so, than he probably would not have killed himself, which is a sacrilege to his village.
Get a job teaching at the new school in the village...
Ekwefi and Okonkwo fall in love after a wrestling match in which Okonkwo demonstrates his strength and courage. Ekwefi is impressed by Okonkwo's prowess and determination, and they begin a courtship that leads to marriage.
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Okonkwo beat his wife before the feast of the new yam. Then when Ekwefi backtalks, he nearly kills her by shooting his gun near her. She is however physically unharmed.
That is difficult situation but life must go on, be realistic even uneasy to do. You can start a new life, new family or perhaps get move to new environment.
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