Things Fall Apart

In "Things Fall Apart," children are portrayed as innocent through their simplicity, curiosity, and lack of understanding of complex societal issues. They are closely connected to the earth through their playful interactions with nature and their carefree exploration of the world around them. This innocence and connection highlight the purity and vulnerability of children in contrast to the tumultuous changes and conflicts within the society portrayed in the book.

Okonkwo's children in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart" are Nwoye, Ezinma, and Ikemefuna.

News travels fast in the village of Umuofia in "Things Fall Apart" because gossip spreads quickly through word of mouth. People gather in the marketplace to exchange information and rumors, and the town crier spreads important news throughout the village using a large bell. Additionally, the presence of the egwugwu, who have the power to enforce justice and settle disputes, ensures that information is disseminated efficiently among the community.

In "Things Fall Apart," the palm tapper taps palm trees to collect palm wine. This is an important occupation in the Igbo community and serves both economic and cultural purposes. Palm wine is used in ceremonies and celebrations among the Igbo people.

Okonkwo says to himself several times: "She should have been a boy."

Later he says to Obierika: "If Ezinma had been a boy I would have been happier."

Later Okonkwo thinks "I wish she had were a boy." Ezinma is one of the few people who understand Okonkwo as well as she does. "He never stopped regretting that Ezinma was a girl."

Children in "Things Fall Apart" enjoyed moonlit nights because it was a time when they could gather around a fire, hear stories from their elders, and participate in communal activities. The moonlight created a serene and mystical atmosphere, making it more conducive for storytelling and bonding within the community.

He played a game where if he said the words successfully and they ended at the right spot, it guaranteed that his mother was still alive. He succeeds the first time and does this a second time and fails, but he assures himself that it is only the first time that ever counts.

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.

Okonkwo's third wife has many children including Nkechi. The other children are not strictly named or not directly attributed to her.

Obierika brings news that Abame has been destroyed.

Ezeudu's son was killed during the funeral ceremony when Okonkwo's gun accidentally went off and struck him, leading to his death. Okonkwo was trying to follow the traditional Igbo custom of using a gun to pay respects to the deceased, but the tragic accident resulted in the death of Ezeudu's son.

Ogbuefi Ezeugo brings the news that the Oracle has decreed that Ikemefuna must be killed. The men in the marketplace take immediate action and agree that Ikemefuna must be killed to avoid defying the Oracle and bringing misfortune upon the community.

One had to go through the priestess to gain access to the shrine of Agbala in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart." The priestess acted as an intermediary between the people and the Oracle, ensuring that only those who were meant to enter the shrine did so.

Mbanta converts are convinced of the church's power through witnessing tangible benefits such as improved social status, access to education and healthcare, and a sense of belonging and community support that they receive from being part of the church. Additionally, they may attribute certain miraculous events or outcomes to the power of the church and its teachings.

By believing in their own dogma, they thought the white men would be killed by the gods for building their church on land in the Evil Forest. When this does not occur, instead of disbelieving parts of their own religion, they incorporate this incident into their lore, ascribing a power to the white man that they do not actually possess.

This leads the church to gain followers, and also creates a foothold for the church with which to spread.

Obierika found his kinsman, Amadi, among the missionaries in Chinua Achebe's "Things Fall Apart." Amadi was a convert to Christianity who had become a teacher for the missionaries and was instrumental in spreading their message in the village.

In "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, the phrase "the nuts of the water of heaven" refers to the kola nut, a symbol of hospitality and friendship in Igbo culture. It is offered as a gesture of goodwill and respect when welcoming guests or during important ceremonies. The kola nut plays a significant role in social interactions and rituals in the novel.

The medicine man is referring to a type of spirit child that repeatedly dies and returns to the mother to cause distress. This belief is common in Igbo culture and can lead to rituals performed to prevent the child from returning to the spirit world.

The villagers in Mbanta direct the missionaries to build their church in the evil forest because they believe it is a place where evil spirits reside and they want to drive the missionaries away by making them feel unwelcome. It is a symbolic way for the villagers to resist the missionaries' influence and protect their traditional beliefs.

During the week of Easter in "Things Fall Apart", the Christians are killed in a clash with the community because of their introduction of a new religion that threatens the traditional beliefs and practices of the Igbo people. The Christians face violence and persecution as a result of their presence and attempt to spread their faith in the village.

The missionary goes to another village in Iguedo.

Okonkwo is terrified that his sons converting to Christianity will abandon the traditions and values of their ancestors, leading to a loss of cultural identity. He fears that they will become weak and submissive, and ultimately betray their heritage. Additionally, Okonkwo sees conversion as a threat to his authority and a reflection of his failure to raise strong, traditional sons.

Assuming that asker means Enoch from the story Things Fall Apart and not the Bible, Enoch fell ill with fever and eventually died, leading the tribe to believe that the Gods had killed him as retribution for killing the royal python.

The missionaries built their church in the outskirts of the village of Umuofia in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart." They chose this location to distance themselves from the traditions and beliefs of the Igbo people, aiming to spread Christianity among the villagers who were not as deeply rooted in the traditional way of life.