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In Things Fall Apart: Okonkwo appears to be initially curious like everyone else. Upon meeting them for the first time, he comes to the conclusion that the missionaries are crazy. Not only do they consider the powerful Igbo gods harmless, but they also go on about man who has a mother but no father.
Later he believes that they are a disgrace, breeding abominations of the villagers, and should be forcibly removed. He is disappointed when the village of Abama declines to remove the missionaries by force.
In No Longer At Ease:
Obi Okonkwo views many of the missionaries as wanting to bring civilization to those who have already been civilized.
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What did okonkwos family notice after he returned from the district commissioner's headquarters?
Ezinma takes Okonkwo some food, and she and Obierika notice the whip marks on his back.
What is uchendu's reason for giving the missionaries part of Evil forest and what is the result?
Some of the reasons are:No one thinks that the missionaries will accept the offer.The villagers can pretend to have accommodated the request.Even if they do accept the offer, they will be driven off by the gods.
Were the Christian missionaries responsible for what happened to Okonkwo?
No, the blame lies more with Okonkwo and the European colonists, though the Christian missionaries was part of the transition of Nigeria.
What does the Mbanta elders expect to happen to the missionaries when they build their church?
The elders expect that the gods will shower their wrath on the missionaries and that the Christians will be dead within a week. This is because they have built their church in the evil forest.
What unheard of thing did okonkwos do during week of peace?
Okonkwo beats his wife (possibly second...you may want to look this up as I read the book months ago). This is unheard of because during the week of peace, all violence is frowned upon.
