The Christian church had many converts. The white men had brought a government and built a court. The new prison was full of men who had broken the white men's laws.
The church had also arrived in Umuofia. The white men had brought the government, the courts, and the prisons. Some of the Igbo had joined the church, and others were sending their children to the European style schools. The community had been split apart.
internment
It was the site of Napoleon's first exile.
Juan Perón went into exile on October 9, 1955, following a military coup that ousted him from the presidency of Argentina. After being forced to leave the country, he spent nearly 18 years in exile, living in various countries, including Paraguay and Spain. He returned to Argentina in 1973 and was re-elected as president shortly thereafter.
After the Anglo-Saxons conquered Britain, they set up a social hierarchy in their new land. This was known as The Germanic Comitatus and was made up of men who served a lord with loyalty and selflessly fought for him. Exile away from their Lord was a punishment and exile and outlawry were looked upon as the most tragic fates that could befall them. Thus, poems like â??The Wifeâ??s Lamentâ??, which is about a wifeâ??s exile away from her husband and lord coincides with Anglo-Saxon `feelings on exile.
Okonkwo originally lives his life in Umuofia, but he is exiled for seven years. During this time, he lives in his motherland, Mbanta. He eventually returns to Umuofia.
To express gratitude to his mother's family
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.
Okonkwo sent 200 cowries (shells used as currency) to Obierika in his last year of exile as a token of his appreciation. Obierika had been a loyal friend to Okonkwo and was supporting him during his exile.
Okonkwo hosts a large feast to express gratitude to his mother's family before returning to Umuofia. He wants to show appreciation for their support during his seven years of exile. This feast also serves as a way for Okonkwo to reaffirm his respect and status within the community.
Okonkwo is exiled from Umuofia for seven years after accidentally killing a clansman during a funeral ceremony, which is considered a female crime or a crime of inadvertence. This punishment is meant to cleanse his wrongdoing and restore balance to the community. During his exile, he lives in his mother’s village, where he reflects on his life and the consequences of his actions.
The most significant event in Umuofia since Obierika's last visit to Okonkwo was Okonkwo's exile due to his accidental killing of Ezeudu's son. This event marked a turning point in Okonkwo's life and had far-reaching consequences for him and his family. It also highlighted the complexities of tribal justice and the tension between traditional customs and colonial influence.
The Mbaino are a fictional clan featured in Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart." They are one of the nine villages in Umuofia, the Igbo community depicted in the book. Mbaino is known for its role in the conflict with Umuofia that leads to Okonkwo's exile.
Okonkwo regrets that Ezinma was born a girl.
Okonkwo is at first depressed. His plans have gone astray. His hard work seems to have been for naught. His farms and property have been destroyed, and he must wait seven years before he can ascend the ranks in his village again.
Before leaving Mbanta at the end of his exile, Okonkwo worked diligently to rebuild his wealth and status. He cultivated yams, increased his livestock, and ensured that his family's needs were met. Okonkwo also prepared to return to Umuofia with a sense of pride, determined to regain his former position and influence in the community. His focus on material success was driven by a fear of weakness and failure.
Nothing awakens Okonkwo at the beginning of chapter 2. Okonkwo has not yet gone to sleep at the beginning of chapter 2. However, Okonkwo is alerted by the ogene of the town crier, alerting him of a town meeting the next day, and informing him of some tragedy, by the crier's tone of voice.