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What did the district commissioner ask for when he arrived at Okonkwo's compound?
What did the district commissioner ask for when he arrived at Okonkwo's compound?
For Okonkwo to come out and face them.
Where did Oberika say Okonkwo was?
Where did Oberika say Okonkwo was?
That he was not there but that he could show them where he was located.
What did they discover once they found Okonkwo?
What did they discover once they found Okonkwo?
Okonkwo was dead. He had hung himself.
What was the task if Oberika showed them where Okonkwo was?
What was the task if Oberika showed them where Okonkwo was?
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What was the grave sin?
What was the grave sin?
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Why couldn't Oberika and his people touch Okonkwo's body?
Why couldn't Oberika and his people touch Okonkwo's body?
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Why did Oberika lash out at the commissioner?
Why did Oberika lash out at the commissioner?
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What does the commissioner do after Oberika lashes out?
What does the commissioner do after Oberika lashes out?
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As the commissioner departs, what does he do?
As the commissioner departs, what does he do?
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What was the commissioner's book about?
What was the commissioner's book about?
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What did the commissioner name his book?
What did the commissioner name his book?
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What is a commissioner?
What is a commissioner?
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What is Obi?
What is Obi?
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What is infuriating?
What is infuriating?
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Study Notes
Key Events in Chapter 25
- District Commissioner demands Okonkwo to come out when arriving at his compound.
- Oberika informs the Commissioner that Okonkwo is not present but can lead them to his location.
- Upon finding Okonkwo, they discover he has committed suicide by hanging.
Cultural Practices and Taboos
- There is a cultural prohibition against touching Okonkwo’s body, which is considered evil; only outsiders are permitted to handle it.
- Suicide is deemed a grave sin within the community.
Interactions and Emotions
- Oberika expresses anger towards the Commissioner, blaming him for Okonkwo’s death and highlighting Okonkwo's significance.
- After the confrontation, the Commissioner chooses to depart rather than engage further, assigning his messengers to manage Okonkwo's burial.
Commissioner's Reflections
- As he leaves, the Commissioner takes pride in what he perceives as an enhanced understanding of African customs.
- He considers his experiences and events for his future writings about Africa.
Literary References
- The Commissioner's upcoming book, titled "The Pacification of the Primitive Tribes of the Lower Niger," intends to document his encounters and observations.
Terminology Clarifications
- A Commissioner functions as a representative of the supreme authority in a designated area.
- An obi refers to a type of broad sash typically worn with a Japanese kimono.
Emotional and Cultural Layers
- The act of being labeled as “infuriating” reflects the broader emotional turbulence provoked by misunderstandings and the colonial context present in the interactions between the locals and the Commissioner.
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