Things Fall Apart

Okonkwo is warned not to take part in the killing of Ikemefuna, the young boy who was living with his family. The Oracle warns him that he should not personally participate in the killing as it would bring about grave consequences.

Okonkwo's character in the novel "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe is shaped by his desire to avoid the failures of his father and be seen as strong and successful in his community. His fear of being perceived as weak drives him to behave harshly and with a focus on traditional masculinity, ultimately leading to his downfall.

If you are speaking of the footballer, Okonkwo plays soccer.

It you are speaking of the character in Things Fall Apart, and referenced in No Longer at Ease by Chinua Achebe, Okonkwo was a wrestler, farmer, warrior, and lover.

The audience of "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe is primarily readers interested in African literature, postcolonial studies, and issues of cultural clash and colonization. It is also widely read in academic settings.

The ship encountered a storm and was damaged, causing it to start taking on water. The crew worked to repair the damage and bail out the water to keep the ship afloat. Everyone on board followed safety procedures and remained calm until the situation was under control.

Two critical incidents that contribute to Nwoye giving away inside in "Things Fall Apart" are witnessing Ikemefuna's death, which causes him to question his father's values and beliefs, and his father's violent reaction towards his Christian faith, which further alienates him from his family and clan. These events lead Nwoye to eventually renounce his traditional beliefs and values, ultimately embracing Christianity as a way to find his own identity and sense of belonging.

Okonkwo's family returned to Umuofia in the 'wrong year' because it was one year after people were inducted into the ozo society. This event happened only every 3 years, so Okonkwo would have to wait 2 additional years to induct his sons.

Okonkwo continues struggles with his identity, as the spectre of Okonkwo's father and Unoka's dishonour as an agbala continue to chase him. Okonkwo is continually running away from the reputation of his father, so much so that he goes the opposite extremes.

Nwoye struggles as his father's son. As father is so great, he can never match his prowess. Further, the things he enjoys, such as his mother's stories, are symbols of weakness in his father's eyes. Nwoye struggles to be himself and his father's son at the same time, but ultimately rejects both his father and his native culture to convert to Christianity.

Okonkwo feels frustrated and disappointed when he hears Nwoye grumbling about women because he sees it as a sign of weakness and effeminacy, qualities he despises. He believes that Nwoye should be displaying more masculine traits and strength instead of complaining like a woman.

There is nothing explicit in text that Okonkwo says often about Ezinma.

Okonkwo does say twice throughout the book the idea that Ezinma should have been a boy, but whether this is said often is not is unknown.

The priestess of the Oracle of Hills and Caves, or Chielo depending on your perspective.

Okonkwo's inflexibility, rooted in his fear of being perceived as weak like his father, leads to his downfall. His refusal to adapt to changing circumstances or question his beliefs ultimately brings about his tragic fate. His inability to find a middle ground or evolve in response to challenges contributes to his ultimate tragedy.

This incident is not specified. Assuming you are talking about Ikemefuna's death, the difference in this death was that it was not in war, and it was of his own adopted son. Okonkwo killed Ikemefuna because the Oracle had decreed it must be done. However, for Okonkwo to deliver the blow himself was unnecessary. Okonkwo did this out of fear, not out of courage.

The Oracle of the Caves and Hills pronounces that Ikemefuna must die.

If talking of Okonkwo's specific action, then Ikemefuna is killed by Okonkwo because Okonkwo is afraid of being thought of as weak.

Ekwefi tells Chielo that you cannot find a mouth with which to tell the story because she is conveying the indescribable pain and anguish she feels at the prospect of losing her daughter, Ezinma. The depth of her emotions cannot be adequately expressed through words alone.

The villagers show respect and fear towards the egwugwu, believing them to be representations of the ancestral spirits. They submit to their authority and judgment, as well as follow their decisions without question.

• Okonkwo is more a typical man in the Igbo sense.
• Okonkwo is a better farmer; Unoka is lazy.
• Okonkwo is arrogant, whereas Unoka is meeker.
• Okonkwo does not ask for many favours, whereas Unoka is in debt to anyone who will lend money to him.
• Unoka is a drunkard, whereas Okonkwo seems to enjoy wine responsibly
• Okonkwo hates not having anything to do, whereas Unoka is more able to relax.
• Unoka is more talented musically
• Okonkwo is a better wrestler.
• Okonkwo is a reknowned warrior, where Unoka is afraid of blood.
• Okonkwo cares more about what people think of him. He is concerned about position within the tribe
• Okonkwo occasionally acts as egwugwu. Unoka would never be accorded this privilege.
• Okonkwo takes two titles. Unoka has none.
• Okonkwo kills himself. Unoka dies of disease.

Okonkwo's personality does not change hugely during the entire book, although his mental state does react more to the situations. He is emotionally shaken after he kills Ikemefuna, and aware of his emotional weakness. After he kills Ekeudu's son, he slowly sinks into despair during his exile. He is only given weak hope after talking to his uncle. He is vehemently opposed to the Christians, even more so when Nwoye converts. He becomes a little wiser, realizing that his own intemperance has made his sons weak. He is finally happy when the villagers burn down the church in Umuofia, but this revolution turns out to be short-lived. Finally he dies.

The locusts in "Things Fall Apart" symbolize the arrival of the colonizers, foreshadowing the destruction and devastation they will bring to the Igbo way of life. Just as the locusts consume everything in their path, so too will the colonizers consume the Igbo culture and traditions.

The villagers must find the ogbanje's iyi-uwa. The iyi-uwa is a special stone which forms the link between the ogbanje and the spirit world. If the ogbanje's iyi-uwa is discovered and destroyed, the child will not die only to be reborn in it's mother's womb.

There were nine different types of egwugwu, each representing a different village in Igbo society. These types included Snake, Tortoise, Vulture, Leopard, and others. Each type had its own unique mask and costume to differentiate them from one another.

Okonkwo's mission to Mbaino is successful in resolving the conflict between the two villages when Mbaino offers a virgin girl and a young boy as compensation for the murder of a woman from Umuofia. This peaceful resolution avoids a full-scale war between the villages.

Yes, in Things Fall Apart, some men do beat their wives as it is portrayed as a norm in the traditional Igbo society depicted in the novel. This behavior is seen as a demonstration of power and dominance over their wives.

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.

Okonkwo behaves cruelly because he is driven by a fear of appearing weak, inherited from his father's reputation. This fear compels him to overcompensate by being harsh and ruthless in order to prove his masculinity and strength. Deep down, Okonkwo may have moments of compassion and regret, but his desire to uphold his image of strength and avoid being seen as weak overrides these inner feelings.