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Unoka's failures served as a source of shame for Okonkwo, pushing him to strive for success and distance himself from his father's reputation. Okonkwo's drive to succeed was fueled by a desire to overcome his father's shortcomings and establish himself as a respected and successful member of the community. Ultimately, Unoka's failures influenced Okonkwo's fierce determination to achieve greatness and avoid the same fate as his father.
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Who came to visit Okonkwo during the second year of exile and why?
During the second year of exile, Okonkwo's friend Obierika came to visit him. Obierika came to inform Okonkwo about the destruction of their village, Abame, by a white man's messenger. He also brought news about the hardships faced by the clan due to the presence of missionaries in their land.
Why did okonkwo have to use sharecropping to build his farm in things fall apart?
Okonkwo had to use sharecropping to build his farm in "Things Fall Apart" because he had no yams of his own to start farming with. By entering into a sharecropping agreement with Nwakibie, Okonkwo was able to gain access to land and resources to begin his farming operation. Sharecropping allowed Okonkwo to gradually build his farm and wealth over time.
What proverb does okonkwo no longer believes?
okonkwo basically don't want to turn out like his father which is a lazy person and owed everyone in the village money but before he died unoka (okonkwo's father) tells okonkwo that its OK to fail which makes okonkwo act all hard and wouldn't show any affection for that is a sign of weakness, so his oldest son nwoye(he's only 12)which okonkwo sees some laziness in him and start beating him up so he could become a better person-strong,manly guy,later on the village gives a virgin girl and a boy to stop umofia(they're city) to go to war with its next door city's.the boy stays with okonkwo(his name is ikemefuna) no one knew it would be as long as 3 years,then the village decided that ikemefuna must be killed because he end up calling okonkwo father,which later on becomes a problem,so this old guy (the oldest guy in the village) came to okonkwo's house and told him that he must be the sacrifice and he also told okonkwo he doesnt need to be part of this so he goes with them and the man with him were about to kill ikemefuna when he runs to okonkwo and tells him what the man were trying to do so he takes his knife and kills him so he wont look weak in front of the others. all this story is about that okonkwo wants to make everyone thinks hes strong and no weak like his father,this is all I've read it,there is still parts to it,if your really intersted in reading it go and get it or you can go to the sparknotes-you put things fall apart sparknotes and your there,it will give you everything that happend there in great detail,if your the kind of person that likes to know what excatly happens in a book,since most people don't do. but i don't think you should let any one annoys you by letting them get the best of you,believe it or not,im known as to be the meaniest girl in school,but i still enjoy books even though somebody get on my never-i give great advices that i cant follow but you! XD
What were the us failures in the pacific campaign of World War 2?
The U.S. failed early on in the Philippines at the start of WW II. Other failures include Guadalcanal, the Aleutian Islands, and the defense of China.
Why does okonkwo seek refuge in his motherland?
Okonkwo seeks refuge in his motherland after being exiled from his community because he believes it is the only place where he can find protection and solace. He wants to start afresh and rebuild his life among his mother's people, away from the shame and ostracism he faced in his own village.
How were people affected by the battle of fort Sumter?
They were affected mostly by this was the start of the civil war and had to make preparations.
Why would the 21 hp Briggs and stratton start running off one cylinder?
Most single cylinder failures on B&S twins are due to electrical failures. Check ignition diodes, coils, and key switch first.
What is affected by a faulty throttle position?
it can cause the car not to start.
Are we to blame for Gods failures?
God doesn't fail. We do. If you are viewing something about God as a failure, then you fail to understand Him. Start studying the Bible.
How The Louisiana Purchase affected Arkansas?
we had to start paying the taxes at the stores
How do the names Okonkwo chooses for his children born in Mbanta reflect his feelings about his exile?
Nneka: first child born to Okonkwo in Mbanta. "Mother is Supreme." Nwofia: son born 2 years after Nneka. "Begotten in the Wilderness." At first Okonkwo is grateful to his mother's family for taking him in, and he names his child in gratitude to them. After awhile, he longs to return home, and names his child implicitly showing his feelings about Mbanta compared to Umuofia.
How did okonkwo begin his prosperous career in Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?
The start of Okonkwo's career is not explicitly mentioned, but one of the major events is the throwing of Amalinze the Cat in wrestling. Amalinze had never before been thrown in his 5 years of wrestling. His farming career began with 2 failed crops in the same year: the first from drought, and the second from excessive rain.
