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Okonkwo, the son of the effeminate and lazy Unoka, strives to make his way in a world that seems to value manliness. In so doing, he rejects everything for which he believes his father stood. Unoka was idle, poor, profligate, cowardly, gentle, and interested in music and conversation. Okonkwo consciously adopts opposite ideals and becomes ...
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Nwoye, Okonkwo’s oldest son, struggles in the shadow of his...
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Frightened, Okonkwo and Ekwefi try to persuade Chielo to wait until morning, but Chielo angrily reminds Okonkwo that he must not defy a god’s will. Chielo takes Ezinma on her back and forbids anyone to follow. Ekwefi overcomes her fear of divine punishment and follows anyway. Chielo, carrying Ezinma, makes her rounds of the nine villages.
Summary: Chapter 12. At dawn, Chielo exits the shrine with Ezinma on her back. Without saying a word, she takes Ezinma to Ekwefi ’s hut and puts her to bed. It turns out that Okonkwo was extremely worried the night before, although he did not show it. He forced himself to wait a while before walking to the Oracle’s shrine.
Nov 21, 2023 · Okonkwo pleads with Chielo to leave Ezinma alone and falsely claims she is asleep, but Chielo knows better and goes to Ekwefi's hut to retrieve the girl. Ezinma sobs and trembles in fear but is ...
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- Chielo takes Ezinma to the cave of Agbala against the wishes of her parents. Chielo carries her on her back for miles in order to cleanse and purif...
- Chielo is a highly respected priestess who assists in making important clan decisions. She wholeheartedly believes in Igbo traditions and dedicates...
- Okonkwo both fears and respects Chielo, as she is an elder priestess who communicates with the gods. He especially fears her dominance when possess...
Okonkwo is described as “a man of action, a man of war.”. He is intimidating, with a large body and a certain way of walking and breathing that suggests personal prowess. However, Okonkwo has ...
The protagonist of Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo is also considered a tragic hero. A tragic hero holds a position of power and prestige, chooses his course of action, possesses a tragic flaw, and gains awareness of circumstances that lead to his fall. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his fear of weakness and failure. In his thirties, Okonkwo is a leader ...
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Terrified of the priestess, Ezinma cries in fear, but she is forced to go with Chielo to Agbala's house in the sacred cave and hangs onto Chielo's back. As Ekwefi watches her only daughter leave, she decides to follow her. Following Chielo's chanting voice, Ekwefi runs through the forest in the dark. She finally catches up with them but keeps ...
