The trifle was brought before the egwugwu to settle a dispute between two parties. In the case of the egwugwu, even minor offenses are taken seriously and adjudicated according to the customs and traditions of the community. This helps maintain order and resolve conflicts within the society.
One of the egwugwu was unmasked, killing the egwugwu.
In "Things Fall Apart," the case brought before the egwugwu, where Uzowulu claims that his wife was taken from him against her will, mirrors Okonkwo's struggle for control in his own life. Both situations highlight the theme of traditional beliefs and cultural norms clashing with individual desires and personal agency. Okonkwo's efforts to maintain his status and authority are similarly challenged by external forces.
Enoch, a Christian convert, unmasks an egwugwu, killing it.
The chief egwugwu is called Evil Forest.
In cookery a 'trifle' is a noun. As a verb, for example "Dont trifle with me!"
This depends on the version of the book you have. They are first mentioned in chapter 1, pg 11 (depending on version), when talking about Unoka's band and dancing egwugwu. This is a page before the story of Okoye.
Okonkwo did play the role of an egwugwu in the egwugwu court.
"Egwugwu" is used in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe to represent the gods.
Trifle is pronounced as "try-full" in American English.
because it has three layers
Enoch's unmasking of the egwugwu enrages the clan, and forces them into option.
The egwugwu gather for several reasons:FestivalsCourtFuneralsRevenging the death of one of their own.