Things Fall Apart

Nwakibie trusts Okonkwo with his seed yams because Okonkwo has proven himself to be a hardworking and successful farmer who takes pride in his work ethic. Additionally, Okonkwo has a reputation for being reliable and trustworthy in the community, which further strengthens Nwakibie's confidence in him to care for the valuable seed yams.

Ogbuefi Ezeudu visits Okonkwo to deliver a message from the Oracle that the village has decreed for Okonkwo to be banished from the clan for seven years as punishment for committing a crime. Ezeudu delivers the message out of respect for Okonkwo's status in the community and warns him to not take any drastic actions.

Yes, the men of Umuofia have mixed feelings about killing Ikemefuna. On one hand, they follow the oracle's decree and believe it is necessary for the stability of the village. However, some men, like Okonkwo, struggle with their personal feelings of affection for Ikemefuna and the act of killing him.

Okonkwo's character is fairly consistent in it's embrace of his masculinity, and he does not change his mind much despite facing negative repercussions for his stubborn embrace. Reflected in his character is the culture's attitudes towards himself and other people unlike him, as well as how certain people would react to the colonists and Christian missionaries.

In "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, cowries are a form of currency used by the Igbo people in the village of Umuofia. They are small shells with a natural hole in the middle, which are often strung together in strings for ease of use. Cowries are used for trading goods and are a symbol of wealth and status in the community.

The story of the vulture and the sky in "Things Fall Apart" symbolizes the inevitable cycle of life and death. The vulture represents death and decay, while the sky represents eternity and the continuation of life. Through this story, the author conveys the idea that life and death are interconnected and that one must accept the natural order of things.

The antagonist in "Things Fall Apart" was largely the colonizing force of the British missionaries and government officials who disrupted the traditional Igbo way of life and imposed their own beliefs and laws on the society. Okonkwo, the main character, can also be seen as an antagonist in his downfall as he clings to traditional values and masculinity to his detriment.

In "Things Fall Apart," personification is used when Okonkwo refers to his gun as a "harmless mute." Another example is when the drums of death are described as "beating for the sudden death of the mother of a lad." These instances help bring life and emotion to inanimate objects or abstract concepts.

In the book Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, kotma refers to court messengers or interpreters employed by the British colonial administration in Nigeria. They were often seen as collaborators with the colonial powers and were resented by the indigenous Igbo people.

The literary term that best describes Okonkwo's character is "tragic hero," as he possesses noble qualities but ultimately meets a tragic downfall due to his flaws and personal struggles. Okonkwo's hubris, fear of weakness, and inability to adapt to changing circumstances contribute to his eventual tragic demise.

The literary device Achebe employs in the excerpt from Things Fall Apart is foreshadowing. This is evident as he hints at future events in the story by mentioning the customs of the clan changing and the arrival of white missionaries causing a significant shift in the community.

After the wine is paid, the elders of the two families sit in a circle together, with each side completing a half-moon of the circle. The bride, bride's mother and other women emerge and shake hands with all. The father of the bride presents kola nuts to the in-laws and breaks them giving a short speech, before the kola is eaten, and the palm-wine begins to be drunk.

Okonkwo's illness showed his vulnerability and fear of being seen as weak or inadequate in the eyes of his community. It highlighted his inner turmoil and the pressure he felt to live up to the expectations of masculinity and success in his society, which ultimately contributed to his tragic downfall.

In Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, a "uri" is a traditional ceremony or gathering in the Igbo culture of Nigeria. It typically involves sharing kola nuts among participants and engaging in discussions or making important announcements. The uri plays a significant role in community events and cultural practices in the novel.

Mgbafo's brothers claim they took her away from her husband because they believed she was being treated poorly and her husband was not providing for her properly. They wanted her to come back home where she would be taken care of and respected.

Okonkwo (Things Fall Apart) had three wives. One, who left her husband to come to him.
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Obierika had heard stories of the white men from the neighboring villages. The stories described the white men as powerful and aggressive, capable of capturing land and imposing their laws on the people. They were also seen as bringing new technologies and goods, but at a great cost to the local communities.

The python is a sacred animal to the Ibo. Killing a python would be seen as directly assaulting the Ibo beliefs.

It may be that the python was never killed, but that is not fully explored in the book.

Ikemefuna was killed because the Oracle of the Hills and Caves decreed that he was to be sacrificed as retribution for the killing of a young woman from their village. The village leaders believed they had to obey the Oracle's command to avoid bringing misfortune upon the entire clan.

Okonkwo's family gives him a plot of land for a farm, and helps him and his family get settled into the area.

Later on, his family teaches him the meaning of the Supreme Mother, and helps bring Okonkwo out of his depression.

Okonkwo is anxious about Nwoye because he sees him as weak and effeminate, unlike what he believes a son should be. Okonkwo wants Nwoye to embody the masculine values of strength, aggression, and success, which causes tension in their relationship.

Nwoye denies that Okonkwo is his father after Ikemefuna's death, as he is deeply affected by the event and begins to question his relationship with his father. This moment marks the beginning of Nwoye's alienation from Okonkwo and his traditional beliefs.

Ikemefuna was the boy who was adopted by Okonkwo in Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart. He was taken in by Okonkwo's family as part of a peace settlement between their village and a neighboring one.

When Ezinma has her fever, Okonkwo goes into the bushes with his machete and collects leaves, grasses and barks for making medicine. He boils them in a pot, and does not let it boil over. Okonkwo then forces Ezinma to be steamed in the medicine, under a tent formed by a large mat. Okonkwo holds her down even while she chokes and struggles to escape.

"Things Fall Apart" was originally written in English by Nigerian author Chinua Achebe.