Characters
This is the main character, know for his strength and fear of weakness.
Who is Okonkwo?
This is the system of justice used by the clan.
What is egwugwu?
This is the reason Okonkwo rises in fame in his village.
What is winning a wrestling match against Amalinze the Cat?
“He was a man of action, a man of war.”
Who is Okonkwo?
This theme is shown when Okonkwo refuses to show emotion, believing it to be weak.
Answer: What is masculinity?
Okonkwo's lazy, improvident father.
Who is Unoka?
This is the term for personal god or spiritual guide.
What is chi?
The reason Ikemefuna is sent to Umuofia.
What is to atone for the killing of an Umuofian clansman?
"This meeting is for men."
Who said it?
Okonkwo ✔️
When Okonkwo beats his wife during the Week of Peace, it shows a conflict between personal pride and this cultural value.
Answer: What is tradition (or religious/customary law)?
Okonkwo's son, who disappoints him with his lack of masculinity.
Who is Nwoye?
The Week of Peace is held before this activity begins.
Wat is the planting of the yam season?
Okonkwo is punished during the Week of Peace for doing this.
What is beating his wife?
"My father, they have killed me!"
Who said it?
B) Ikemefuna ✔️
Okonkwo's fear of being like his father relates to this major theme.
Answer: What is fear of failure or fear of weakness?
The boy given to Umofia from Mbaino to settle a murder.
Who is Ikemefuna?
The oracle that gives spiritual guidance to the clan.
What is Agbala ( Oracle of the Hills and Caves)?
The cause of Ikemefuna's death.
What is a decision by the Oracle; Okonkwo kills him to avoid looking weak.
"He has no respect for our gods."
Who said it?
A) The villagers
B) Nwoye
C) Uchendu
D) Ikemefuna
A) The villagers
Ikemefuna’s death and its emotional effect on Nwoye highlight this theme about family bonds and emotional growth.
Answer: What is loss of innocence (or family loyalty)?
Okonkwo's favorite daughter.
Who is Ezinma?
The bride price is determined using this symbolic item.
What is a bundle of sticks?
Okonkwo is exiled because of this event.
What is accidentally killing a clansman at a funeral (a female crime)?
"Do not bear a hand in his death."
Who said it?
A) Ezeudu ✔️
Okonkwo's fall is an example of this type of literary characteristic.
What is a hubris?