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What is the purpose of the taking of Ikemefuna?
Ikemefuna is taken as part of restitution made by the man who killed a tribeswoman of Umuofia.
What incident in chapter 5 makes clear that Okonkwo's children respect Ikemefuna?
Not only did Ikemefuna come first with the biggest pot of water, but when Obigaeli lies about how she breaks her pot to her mother, and her brothers are about to tell the truth, Ikemefuna is able to silence them with a stern look.
Why did Ikemefuna end up living with Okonkwo and his family?
The village elders told Okonkwo to take care of Ikemefuna until his fate was decided. When Ikemefuna is sentenced to die, Okonkwo is afraid of being seen as weak. When Ikemefuna cries to him, Okonkwo takes care of Ikemefuna, (kills him).
What is the significance of Mbaino in Things Fall Apart?
Mbaino is the village which Ikemefuna lives in before he is forced to live with Okonkwo in Umuofia in order to repent his father's crime. It is significant because in essence, things begin to "fall apart" for Okonkwo after Ikemefuna is killed by Umuofia. Okonkwo becomes haunted by his choice to kill Ikemefuna. In fact, Ikemefuna's death begins Okonkwo's downfall.
What is Ikemefuna's attitude?
Although Ikemefuna is from a different family, Nwoye treats Ikemefuna as an older brother to look up to and mimic. Ikemefuna is the older brother that Nwoye never had.
