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What is the first thing Okonkwo plans to do when he returns to his clan?
What is the first thing Okonkwo plans to do when he returns to his clan?
rebuild his compound on a larger, grander scale and add two more huts for his two new wives.
What does Okonkwo hope his sons will be initiated into when his family returns from exile?
What does Okonkwo hope his sons will be initiated into when his family returns from exile?
their clan, not like Nwoye, the oso society.
Who is called the Crystal of Beauty in Mbanta, growing into a healthy, buoyant young woman?
Who is called the Crystal of Beauty in Mbanta, growing into a healthy, buoyant young woman?
Ezinma
What is the nickname of kotma, the court messengers who guard the prison which holds people who break the white man's law?
What is the nickname of kotma, the court messengers who guard the prison which holds people who break the white man's law?
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Why does Obierika tell Okonkwo that it is too late to fight the white man and drive him from the land?
Why does Obierika tell Okonkwo that it is too late to fight the white man and drive him from the land?
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When Aneto kills Oduche over a land dispute, what does the white man's government decide?
When Aneto kills Oduche over a land dispute, what does the white man's government decide?
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Who is the white missionary that makes friends with great men of the clan and is presented with a carved elephant tusk?
Who is the white missionary that makes friends with great men of the clan and is presented with a carved elephant tusk?
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What is the name of the god that the people of Umuofia believe is the creator of the world?
What is the name of the god that the people of Umuofia believe is the creator of the world?
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What does Mr. Brown build in Umuofia?
What does Mr. Brown build in Umuofia?
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How does Mr. Brown encourage the people to attend school?
How does Mr. Brown encourage the people to attend school?
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What is Nwoye's name changed to after he joins the Christians?
What is Nwoye's name changed to after he joins the Christians?
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What does Okonkwo mourn when he returns to his clan?
What does Okonkwo mourn when he returns to his clan?
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Study Notes
Okonkwo's Return and Plans
- Okonkwo intends to rebuild his compound grander than before, adding two huts for his new wives.
- He hopes to initiate his sons into their clan's society, contrasting with Nwoye's initiation into the oso society.
Ezinma and Community Dynamics
- Ezinma is celebrated as the "Crystal of Beauty," evolving into a vibrant young woman in Mbanta.
Colonial Impact and Resistance
- The court messengers, known derogatorily as "Ashy-buttocks," enforce the white man's law and maintain order in the prison system.
- Obierika explains to Okonkwo that fighting the white men is futile as many clansmen have embraced the new religion and government.
- Aneto's land dispute leads to a fatal confrontation with Oduche, resulting in Aneto being arrested and executed by the white man's legal system.
Missionary Influence
- Mr. Brown, a white missionary, gains favor among the elite of the clan and receives a symbolic carved elephant tusk.
- He establishes a school and hospital in Umuofia, promoting education and health care as tools of empowerment for the community.
Education and Future Leaders
- Mr. Brown advocates for education, stressing that literacy will determine the future leaders of the land, enticing families with promises of gifts.
- Nwoye adopts the Christian name Isaac after converting, highlighting a significant personal transformation.
Okonkwo's Emotional Struggles
- Upon returning, Okonkwo mourns the disintegration of his clan's strength and unity, perceiving their behavior as weak and unwarrior-like.
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