Characters
The name of Okonkwo's favorite child.
Who is Ezinma?
The theme implied by Okonkwo refusing to embrace progress and adhering to the old rituals.
What is tradition vs. change?
Describes yam farming and the labor it requires.
What is exacting?
How Okonkwo initially gains fame in the nine villages.
What is throwing Amalinze the Cat?
"My father, they have killed me!"
Who is Ikemefuna?
After meeting the missionaries, he changes his name to Isaac.
Who is Nwoye?
What is the individual vs. community?
What the colonial authorities would likely call Okonkwo.
What is a miscreant?
What is an "iron horse"?
"Uzowulu's body, I salute you"
Who is Evil Forest?
Okonkwo's uncle who gives him "motherly" advice.
Who is Uchendu?
The theme implied by the osu joining Mr. Kiaga's church.
What is identity vs. belonging?
What is capricious?
The derogatory term given to the kotma for their tan pants.
What is "ashy buttocks"?
"Which among you is called Okonkwo?"
Who is the district commissioner?
Kidnapper by night, peaceful oracle by day.
Who is Chielo?
What is the danger of a single story?
Unoka, according to Okonkwo and the rest of the village.
What is improvident?
"Motherly" name given to many women in Umuofia and the surrounding villages.
What is Nneka?
"Your chi is very much awake, my friend. And how is my daughter, Ezinma?"
Who is Chielo?
Tells Okonkwo, "Do not bear a hand in his death."
Who is Ezeudu?
The destruction of Abame and Okonkwo beating his wives illustrates this theme.
What is violence as control?
Having the appearance of fairness or truth but not being so
What is specious?
Mr. Brown's successor who sees things in "black and white."
Who is Reverend Smith?
"He needs Christ more than you and I"
Who is Mr. Kiaga?