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Okonkwo sits in a silent-half sleep because there is no work to be done. He is not a social person, and in exile he feels unhappy as he cannot progress his plans. He can only wait for the exile to be over.
He appears to be suffering from long-term depression.
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What types of stories does Okonkwo tell his sons when they sit with him in his obi?
Okonkwo wanted his sons to grow up to be great warriors. So he told his sons about his wars stories, hoping to excite them and give them knowledge of wars.
What are some quotes that show okonkwo is a man?
"Okonkwo was a man." "Did you see that man, Okonkwo?" "You are my son. Okonkwo, I am your father!"
Who is okonkwo's friends?
Okonkwo's best friend is Obierika.
What is a list of plot points from Chapters 1 through 13 in Things Fall Apart in the order in which they occur in the story?
Okonkwo loses his temper and strikes his wife. Okonkwo kills his adopted son. Okonkwo threatens his wife with a gun. Okonkwo's gun explodes. or Okonkwo violates the Week of Peace. Despite being warned not to do so, Okonkwo takes part in a ceremonial murder. Okonkwo points a gun at one of his wives. Okonkwo accidentally kills a clansman. or Okonkwo beats his wife Okonkwo draws a gun on his wife. Okonkwo murders a boy he has adopted. Okonkwo's gun explodes accidentally and kills a boy.
What does Obierika tell Okonkwo his second year of exile?
Okonkwo's duty is to stay alive so that he and his family may go back to their village.
What do you think his first day with Okonkwo would be like for Ikemefuna?
The day that Ikemefuna is taken by Okonkwo, it would seem as if he is being taken (with the consent of his tribe), away from his family to a foreign land by a huge warrior. Okonkwo is a strong silent type with a stern face, so I doubt much would be said between them.
What types of stories does Okonkwo tell his sons when they sit with him in his obi?
Okonkwo wanted his sons to grow up to be great warriors. So he told his sons about his wars stories, hoping to excite them and give them knowledge of wars.
What are some quotes that show okonkwo is a man?
"Okonkwo was a man." "Did you see that man, Okonkwo?" "You are my son. Okonkwo, I am your father!"
Why was Okonkwo ostracized?
Okonkwo was not ostracized. Okonkwo was exiled for killing a man. Okonkwo was spoken badly of when he was not outwardly repentant after breaking the Week of Peace. Okonkwo was distanced from after he kills a messenger.
What is one thing that Okonkwo did to show his culture?
Okonkwo wrestled. Okonkwo fought in wars.
What is Okonkwo's career?
Okonkwo of this time is a notable footballer. Okonkwo from Things Fall Apart is a farmer.
What is the birth name of Kenneth Okonkwo?
Kenneth Okonkwo's birth name is Kenneth Arinzechukwu Okonkwo.
How does obierika prove himself to be a good friend to okonkwo in this chapter?
Obierika proves himself to be a good friend to Okonkwo in this chapter by visiting him in exile, bringing him money from the sale of Okonkwo's yams, and offering him support and encouragement during his time of need. He shows loyalty and empathy towards Okonkwo, demonstrating the strength of their friendship.
Why does Okonkwo's son serve him and why does Okonkwo drink first?
Because it is his son's duty. Okonkwo is the master of the house.
Who is okonkwo's friends?
Okonkwo's best friend is Obierika.
When was Okonkwo born?
Daniel Okonkwo was born in 1975.
When was Daniel Okonkwo born?
Kenneth Okonkwo was born in Enugu State, in Nigeria.
