Things Fall Apart

Okonkwo's tendency towards violence and quick temper, his fear of being perceived as weak, his harsh treatment of others, and his rigid adherence to traditional values are all signs that his personal shortcomings will bring him trouble later on, leading to conflicts with his family, clan, and the colonial authorities.

"the white skin"

The first people converted to Christianity in Umuofia were Nwoye and his mother, Ekwefi, in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart." Nwoye's conversion strained his relationship with his father, Okonkwo, who held traditional beliefs and values.

The feast in the sky in "Things Fall Apart" refers to the egwugwu ceremony where the ancestral spirits of the clan are embodied and perform rituals. It is a significant event in the novel, showcasing the traditional religious beliefs and customs of the Igbo people in the village.

Akunna believes that both religions can coexist peacefully if they engage in open dialogue and mutual understanding. However, he also acknowledges the challenges and conflicts that arise when traditional beliefs are threatened by the influence of a new religion like Christianity. Ultimately, he fears that the introduction of Christianity may cause division and turmoil within the community.

Kinsmen are many of the characters in Things Fall Apart. Without kinsmen you probably wouldn't have a story.

Okonkwo is Unoka's son. Okonkwo does not respect Unoka, as Unoka is looked down upon by the villagers.

1.okonwo's relationship with his son nwoye

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In Things Fall Apart, the children of Ekwefi including Ezinma, Onwumbiko (Death, I Implore you), Ozoemena (May it not happen again), and Onwuma (Death may please himself) are considered ogbanje.

In the story Things Fall Apart the people wore traditional Nigerian clothing. Not the bright colors you see today.

The adapting to the changes that were coming. To poorly handling the missionarys and not ready to adapt.

Everybody at the kindred meeting took sides with Osugo when Okonkwo called him a woman. The oldest man present said sternly that those whose palm-kernels were cracked for them by a benevolent spirit should not forget to be humble. Okonkwo said he was sorry for what he had said, and the meeting continued.

Okonkwo must die because he kills another man. The justice of the white man is to take a life for a life taken.

A chi is one's personal god, a personal spirit watching over one which helps one achieve.

Each man was fully dressed, carrying cloths, goat skin bags, and sheathed machetes. Ikemefuna carried a pot of wine.

The first wife would present food first to the husband. After the husband finished this food the second wife would present food, and so on.

Family work, farm and raise children together. When in trouble, people can go to their mother or motherland for shelter.

Okonkwo was not ostracized.

Okonkwo was exiled for killing a man.

Okonkwo was spoken badly of when he was not outwardly repentant after breaking the Week of Peace.

Okonkwo was distanced from after he kills a messenger.

Okonkwo and five of the leaders were imprisoned by the District Commissioner.

The village of Umuofia was fined 200 bags of cowries.

One could argue that it was Ezinma's minor bout with iba, which reminded her mother of all her other children who had died. You could also argue that overall, it was just Ezinma's fight to stay alive in general, with her frequent bouts of ill health.

Another possibility is the integration of Ezinma into society, which triggers memories of Ekwefi's youth when she was young and beautiful, a 'Crystal Beauty'.

An old woman has dry bones, thus is uneasy when ever a comment about dry bones is made since they remind her of her own dry bones.

The proverb means that people are uneasy when they hear comments that remind them of their own predicaments.

Umuofia is a village, and thus does not directly play instruments.

However, Unoka played the flute. A gong is sounded to let people know of meetings. Drums may be played at funerals.

The men of Umuofia decide to go to war, but the ultimate decision relies on their god Agbala, who either approves or rejects their war. Agbala speaks to Umuofia through her oracle.

Agbala only approves wars if they are just, and not based on blame.

The punishment for breaking the week of peace, in older times, was death. Okonkwo got off lightly in comparison.

Ekwefi means that she thinks that Ezinma will not die in early childhood like the rest of her children, but will grow to adulthood.