Okonkwo, Umuofia, Igbo customs, the arrival of colonial rule, and tragic structure.
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- Who is the protagonist of Things Fall Apart?
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Okonkwo, a respected warrior and farmer in Umuofia.- What village is the main setting of Things Fall Apart?
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Umuofia.- What is Okonkwo's greatest fear?
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Becoming like his father, who was lazy and unsuccessful.- How many years is Okonkwo exiled from Umuofia?
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Seven years.- Who is Ikemefuna?
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A boy from an enemy village, brought to Umuofia as part of a peace settlement and taken in by Okonkwo.- What is a chi in Igbo belief?
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A personal god or spirit that guides a person's destiny.- What are the egwugwu?
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Ancestral spirits that appear during important ceremonies and settle disputes.- What does yam farming symbolize in Igbo society?
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Wealth, status, and masculinity.- Who is Nwoye?
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Okonkwo's oldest son.- What is the Week of Peace in Igbo society?
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A sacred time when no violence or harsh words are permitted.- What does Okonkwo do that violates the Week of Peace?
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He beats his wife Ojiugo because she failed to prepare his meal on time.- What is the Oracle of the Hills and Caves?
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A priestess and spiritual authority who speaks for the gods and passes judgment in disputes.- What does Okonkwo do that is considered an Abomination?
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He kills Ikemefuna, even though the Oracle has claimed the boy.- How many wives does Okonkwo have?
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Three.- Who is Ezinma?
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Okonkwo's favorite child, the daughter of his youngest wife Ekwefi.
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