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What is Okonkwo's main concern about his son Nwoye?
What is Okonkwo's main concern about his son Nwoye?
- That he will end up a spendthrift like Unoka
- That he will be lazy and a failure like Unoka (correct)
- That he will not be able to provide for the family
- That he will not become a respected warrior
What action of Okonkwo shocks his community during the Week of Peace?
What action of Okonkwo shocks his community during the Week of Peace?
- He accuses his youngest wife of negligence
- He engages in a conflict with a neighboring tribe
- He refuses to make sacrifices for the Week of Peace
- He severely beats his youngest wife (correct)
Why does Okonkwo not show any affection for Ikemefuna, despite liking him?
Why does Okonkwo not show any affection for Ikemefuna, despite liking him?
- He does not want to be seen as weak or feminine (correct)
- He is afraid of losing his status in the clan
- He believes it will make Ikemefuna too arrogant
- He is unable to express emotions towards anyone
What is the significance of the locusts coming to Umuofia?
What is the significance of the locusts coming to Umuofia?
How does Okonkwo react when Umuofia wins a virgin and a fifteen-year-old boy in a settlement with a neighboring tribe?
How does Okonkwo react when Umuofia wins a virgin and a fifteen-year-old boy in a settlement with a neighboring tribe?
Who informs Okonkwo in private about the Oracle's decision regarding Ikemefuna?
Who informs Okonkwo in private about the Oracle's decision regarding Ikemefuna?
What is Okonkwo's initial response when Ikemefuna calls him 'father'?
What is Okonkwo's initial response when Ikemefuna calls him 'father'?
After the attack on Ikemefuna, who does Okonkwo visit to seek solace?
After the attack on Ikemefuna, who does Okonkwo visit to seek solace?
What happens to Ogbuefi Ezeudu during his funeral?
What happens to Ogbuefi Ezeudu during his funeral?
Why does Okonkwo take his family into exile for seven years?
Why does Okonkwo take his family into exile for seven years?
Who brings several bags of cowries made by selling Okonkwo’s yams during his exile?
Who brings several bags of cowries made by selling Okonkwo’s yams during his exile?
Who speaks to the villagers about their gods being false and idolatrous?
Who speaks to the villagers about their gods being false and idolatrous?
What happens when Enoch unmasks an egwugwu during the annual ceremony?
What happens when Enoch unmasks an egwugwu during the annual ceremony?
What is the fate of the leaders of Umuofia when they meet with the District Commissioner?
What is the fate of the leaders of Umuofia when they meet with the District Commissioner?
What does Okonkwo do when his fellow clan members do not join him in uprising against the court messengers?
What does Okonkwo do when his fellow clan members do not join him in uprising against the court messengers?
What does the District Commissioner find when he arrives at Okonkwo’s compound?
What does the District Commissioner find when he arrives at Okonkwo’s compound?
Study Notes
Okonkwo and His Family
- Okonkwo is concerned that his son Nwoye is becoming too soft and lazy
- Okonkwo does not show affection for Ikemefuna, despite liking him, because it is considered unmanly in their culture
- Ikemefuna calls Okonkwo 'father' which initially shocks Okonkwo
Community Events
- Okonkwo shocks his community during the Week of Peace by beating his wife, which is considered a serious offense
- The locusts coming to Umuofia signify a good omen and a time of abundance
- When Umuofia wins a virgin and a fifteen-year-old boy in a settlement with a neighboring tribe, Okonkwo is overjoyed
Ikemefuna's Fate
- Obierika informs Okonkwo in private about the Oracle's decision regarding Ikemefuna's fate
- After the attack on Ikemefuna, Okonkwo visits his friend Obierika to seek solace
- Ikemefuna is eventually killed, which has a profound impact on Okonkwo
Exile and Return
- Okonkwo takes his family into exile for seven years as punishment for his wrongdoing during the Week of Peace
- Obierika brings several bags of cowries made by selling Okonkwo’s yams during his exile
Conflict with the Colonizers
- The Christian missionary, Mr. Brown, speaks to the villagers about their gods being false and idolatrous
- Enoch unmasks an egwugwu during the annual ceremony, which leads to chaos
- The leaders of Umuofia are imprisoned when they meet with the District Commissioner
- Okonkwo kills a court messenger, but his fellow clan members do not join him in the uprising
- The District Commissioner finds Okonkwo's compound deserted when he arrives
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