Things Fall Apart

This story does not have a clear cut moral, but does espouse the idea of being grateful to other parties for what they do for us, as well as being merciful to those who have wronged us after they apologize.

She is distraught and afraid. Eventually her worry kicks in and she decides to follow Chielo.

Okonkwo thought his father Unoka was a shameful man because he was lazy, effeminate, a large debtor, drunkard, and a poor farmer. His father held no titles and was thus called an agbala. Unoka was also not a warrior, preferring instead to play the flute. He was not well respected in any of the villages.

Because of this, Okonkwo was ashamed of his father, and did not wish to become like him. He did his best to flee from the shadow of his father.

In "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, Nwoye, the son of the novel's protagonist Okonkwo, ultimately rejects his father's values and converts to Christianity. He disagrees with the traditional Igbo customs and beliefs, leading to a rift between him and Okonkwo. Nwoye's conversion symbolizes the clash between tradition and change in the novel.

In the book "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, Ezinma carries a bag of rocks to protect herself from the evil spirits that she believes are causing her mother's ill health. The rocks are used as a form of spiritual defense and are believed to ward off the negative forces affecting her mother. Ezinma's actions demonstrate her resourcefulness and determination to protect her loved ones.

Tis a funny parable. I wonder what tortoise looked like before he was rough and broken. It is funny to think of Mrs. Tortoise, and you wonder why she wasn't invited to the banquet. You also wonder who the people of the sky were, and how they got kola nuts in the sky. Perhaps the birds brought them as gifts. It's funny to think of a tortoise as a widely-travelled man when tortoises' are notorious for being slow! Perhaps it was an old tortoise. I wonder if Tortoise's wife was also a tortoise or if he took a different wife. She probably was not a bird at least. Could she have been treated like a man as well?

With mosquitos, I usually get bitten in the leg myself, though I don't think I have met many African mosquitos. I wonder if African mosquitos are different than North American mosquitos. I like fables.

Chielo says that she must take Ezinma to see Agbala. She takes Ezinma around the 9 villages and then to the shrine cave for the Oracle of the Hills and Caves.

Okonkwo likely shivered because the last time Ezeudu visited him, he predicted that Okonkwo would have a severe loss, which was later confirmed when Okonkwo's gun exploded, accidentally killing Ezeudu's son. This memory would have triggered fear and anxiety in Okonkwo, as it reminded him of his impending misfortune.

The evil forest is a sacred place in Things Fall Apart where sick men are taken to die. Twins are killed and left there. No one dares build or farm there, as it is land reserved for the gods.

Evil Forest is also the head of the egwugwu.

Then, later in the story, when the white people asked for land, they gave them a piece of land from the evil forest thinking that they would decline it. But they accepted the land. People then thought that they all would die in four days but this also did not occur.

If one were to commit suicide they could possibly be trapped in the evil forest for all time.

By highlighting Okonkwo's failures early on, Achebe sets the stage for his character development throughout the novel. These failures serve as a foil to Okonkwo's later achievements, showcasing the complexity of his character and the impact of societal expectations on his identity. Additionally, it creates tension and anticipation for how Okonkwo will navigate his challenges and conflicts as the story progresses.

Okonkwo is the protagonist in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart." He is a proud and hardworking man who struggles to live up to the expectations of his community and his desires for success. Okonkwo's journey reflects the clash between traditional African values and the influence of colonization in Nigeria.

Nwoye had split a seed yam which should not have been split because it was too small. Also, Okonkwo is trying to encourage both Nwoye and Ikemefuna to be great yam farmers, and thus great men. Okonkwo wishes Nwoye not to be lazy.

Seed yams need to be a particular size to grow properly. The bigger ones can be split to produce two seed yams. However, if a yam that is too small is split, it will not grow properly and is only useful for eating.

No, "Things Fall Apart" is a work of fiction. It is a novel written by Chinua Achebe and is not based on real events or people.

No, Obierika is not being serious. He is simply expressing the seriousness of the situation and the depth of Okonkwo's debt to him. It is meant as a hyperbolic statement to emphasize the extent of Okonkwo's gratitude.

Okonkwo's lack of understanding of the importance of women reflects his internalization of his society's patriarchal values, which consider women as inferior. This attitude contributes to his harsh treatment of women in his household, limiting their roles and autonomy. It ultimately leads to his alienation from his family and community, contributing to his tragic downfall.

Uchendu, Okonkwo's uncle, helps support the exiled family by organizing a feast to welcome them and offering them a place to stay. His sons contribute by providing yam seeds and helping with the farming to ensure the family has food to eat during their exile.

An ilo is a village courtyard or meeting place in "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe. It is a central location where villagers gather for meetings, ceremonies, and social events, making it a significant symbol of community and tradition in the novel.

He brings the matter to court.

Further he is to present a jar of wine to his in laws and beg his wife to return. Further he is implicitly required to not beat her as often or as viciously.

The ultimatum given to the tribe Mbaino in "Things Fall Apart" was to either provide a young boy and a virgin girl as compensation for the murder of a woman from the neighboring Umuofia tribe, or face war and bloodshed.

Enoch's actions show disdain for Igbo traditions in "Things Fall Apart" by converting to Christianity, rejecting his own culture, and participating in the destruction of Igbo spiritual practices and traditions. By embracing the colonizers' religion and beliefs, Enoch becomes a symbol of the erasure of traditional Igbo customs and a betrayal of his own people.

If you read the story, you noticed that Okonkwo is harsh and rude to his wives; he uses them for his own pleasure. They have to cook and clean. The women's job is to stay away from mens' businesses. Okonkwo doesn't fully realize the importance of the women in his life until he gets exiled to Mbanta. There only , he realizes how important they are. Basically, men in those tribes don't have the equality that we now have in America and they abused the power they had over women and children. Idk if I answered your question....(:

As opposed to being heard out like reasonable men, they are arrested and dictated to. Their heads are shaved, and they are jailed and repeatedly beaten with sticks and whipped. They are also ransomed, and the village band together to pay the fine.

Okonkwo can be simultaneously noble and ignoble. He holds high the principles of hard work and success, while also treasuring the community and participating in its success, whether through war, council, or the judiciary.

Okonkwo finds significant changes in Umuofia upon returning from exile, such as the influence of missionaries and colonial administrators, the erosion of traditional customs and values, and the weakening of the tribe's unity and strength. He also observes the conversion of some clan members to Christianity and a shift in power dynamics within the community.