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What illness befalls Okonkwo?
What illness befalls Okonkwo?
Okonkwo sinks into a depression. He feels weak, and he cannot sleep or eat.
What happens three days later?
What happens three days later?
When Ezinma brings him his evening meal three days later, she tells him that he must finish everything.
Why does Okonkwo look down on himself after killing Ekemefuna?
Why does Okonkwo look down on himself after killing Ekemefuna?
He repeatedly wishes that she were a boy, and he berates himself for acting like a 'shivering old woman.'
Who does Okonkwo visit?
Who does Okonkwo visit?
What does Okonkwo say to Obierika's son?
What does Okonkwo say to Obierika's son?
What does Obierika ask Okonkwo to do?
What does Obierika ask Okonkwo to do?
What does Okonkwo complain about?
What does Okonkwo complain about?
What does Okonkwo argue with Obierika about?
What does Okonkwo argue with Obierika about?
What does Okonkwo think is the reason for his illness?
What does Okonkwo think is the reason for his illness?
What news is delivered to the men?
What news is delivered to the men?
What is strange about the situation?
What is strange about the situation?
What is Okonkwo's opinion of the situation?
What is Okonkwo's opinion of the situation?
What is discussed after the bride-price is determined?
What is discussed after the bride-price is determined?
What does Obierika bring up?
What does Obierika bring up?
What is the name of the pale man?
What is the name of the pale man?
How do those who know Amadi react?
How do those who know Amadi react?
What does Obierika complain about regarding palm trees?
What does Obierika complain about regarding palm trees?
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Okonkwo's Depression
- Okonkwo experiences a deep depression, feeling weak, unable to sleep or eat.
Ezinma's Concern
- Ezinma brings Okonkwo his evening meal three days later, insisting he must finish it all.
Self-Disparagement
- After killing Ikemefuna, Okonkwo looks down on himself, wishing Ezinma were a boy and calls himself a "shivering old woman."
Visit to Obierika
- Okonkwo visits his friend Obierika for companionship and advice.
Congratulations to Maduka
- Okonkwo congratulates Obierika's son, Maduka, on his wrestling success.
Bride-Price Negotiation
- Obierika asks Okonkwo to stay and help determine the bride-price for his daughter's suitor.
Concerns Over Masculinity
- Okonkwo laments to Obierika about his sons' lack of manliness and expresses his wish that Ezinma possessed a male spirit.
Argument Over Ikemefuna's Death
- A dispute arises between Okonkwo and Obierika regarding the morality of Okonkwo's involvement in Ikemefuna's death.
Reason for Illness
- Okonkwo believes his illness stems from idleness and reflects on how busier times might have distracted him from his grief.
News of Death
- A messenger informs the men of the death of the oldest man from a nearby village.
Death of the Old Man's Wife
- Coincidentally, the old man's wife dies shortly after his passing, prompting curiosity among the villagers.
Okonkwo's Views on Strength
- Okonkwo questions the old man's strength after learning of his emotional attachment to his wife.
Discussion on Customs
- Following the bride-price determination, Obierika and relatives discuss varying customs, particularly relating to palm wine tapping expertise.
Tale of the Pale Man
- Obierika shares a bizarre story about tribes visited by a "white skin" man far away.
Amadi, the Leper
- The pale man mentioned is named Amadi, who is identified as a leper.
Reactions to Amadi
- Those familiar with Amadi laugh, as leprosy is referred to politely as "the white skin."
Restrictions on Palm Tree Climbing
- Obierika criticizes the tribal custom that prohibits men who have taken the ozo title from climbing palm trees, resulting in younger men often damaging the trees they tap for palm wine.
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