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being a true patriot he was always loyal to his motherland
The anthem of the Soviet Union features the word Rodina, which translates as Homeland or Motherland. Some nations refer to their homeland as their motherland, while others such as Germany refer to a fatherland.
Yes, the word 'motherland' is a noun, a word for the native land of one's ancestors or one's birth; a word for a place.
The district commissioner might describe Okonkwo as a respected leader of the Igbo community, known for his wealth, strength, and strict adherence to traditional customs. He may also mention Okonkwo's tragic downfall and eventual suicide as a result of colonial influence and cultural clashes. Ultimately, the commissioner would likely view Okonkwo as a complex figure emblematic of the changing times in Igbo society.
La patrie (fem.), (which means exactly 'fatherland'). Also often feminized as 'la mère Patrie' (Mother fatherland...)
After being banished from Umuofia, Okonkwo goes to his mother's village, Mbanta, to seek refuge and protection from his mother's kinsmen.
Mbanta is the name of Okonkwo's motherland.
Okonkwo goes to live in Mbanta, his motherland.
By killing someone's son, the person to continue the father's heritage, Okonkwo is banished to his motherland.
Before leaving his motherland, the village of Mbanta, Okonkwo gathers his belongings, settles his debts, and bids farewell to his family and friends. He is exiled to his mother's village for seven years.
Yes. Ikemefuna's death foreshadows Okonkwo's accidental killing of Ezeudu's son.
Okonkwo originally lives his life in Umuofia, but he is exiled for seven years. During this time, he lives in his motherland, Mbanta. He eventually returns to Umuofia.
Firstly he calls together his sons and daughters and then Okonkwo, his nephew. He then challenges any of them to speak if they think they know more than he does; no one speaks up. Secondly, he asks Okonkwo a question to which he does not know. When Okonkwo says he does not know, Uchendu calls him a child.
They seek refuge in the bordering country Chad.
Okonkwo does not ask Ezinma to not marry, but rather to not marry anyone in his motherland of Mbanta, as then she would become part of that village. Okonkwo would rather have her marry a titled man in Umuofia, to increase their family's influence and togetherness in Umuofia.
People return to their motherland when they are suffering and in need of their mother's comfort.
Uchendu calls Okonkwo in for a meeting with him, and uses his authority to subtlely shame Okonkwo for his behaviour. Firstly, he explains the meaning of the motherland, and makes it seem as if going back to the Motherland is not a punishment as much as it is a respite from the evils that plague man. He tells Okonkwo that other men have had greater suffering and that his is not as bad as he makes it out to be. Further, he tells Okonkwo that he must survive to go home so that he does not trap his family in the mother land. He plays on Okonkwo's manly pride to ensure that Okonkwo will behave properly and with spirit.