Characters
The main protagonist of the novel
Who is Okonkwo?
This crop is considered to be the "king of crops" in Umuofia
What are yams?
This theme is shown through Okonkwo's fear of weakness and not succeeding?
What is masculinity and/or fear of failure?
Okonkwo's motherland
What is Mbanta?
The author of Things Fall Apart
Who is Chinua Achebe?
This character is considered extremely lazy and fails to achieve any social status
Who is Okonkwo's father/Unoka?
This is the reason why Ikemefuna is brought to Umuofia
What is compensation for a murder/as a trade?
Okonkwo’s refusal to accept new ways highlights this theme
What is resistance to change?
These masked figures are believed to represent ancestral spirits in Umuofia
What are the egwugwu?
Definition of motif
What is a reoccurring/repeated element such as images, symbols, object, phrases, etc that appears throughout a story?
This ill-fated character serves as an innocent victim to help drive major themes such as masculinity and moral conflict
Who is Ikemefuna?
This accidental event leads to Okonkwo’s exile from Umuofia for seven years
What is killing of Ezeudu’s son during the funeral?
The significance of locusts arriving in Umuofia
What is they foreshadow the coming of colonizers?
These achievements give men respect and status within Igbo society
What are titles?
Miss King graduated from COLLEGE this year
What is 2022?
This character is the missionary that represents a peaceful Christian presence in Umuofia
Who is Mr. Brown?
During Okonkwo's exile, this outside force begin changing life in Umuofia
What is Christian missionaries/Christianity?
This sacred observance in Igbo culture forbids violence before the planting season begins
What is the Week of Peace?
This gathering allows the clan to settle disputes and make important decisions as a community
What is a village assembly/communal meeting?
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What is 65 days?
This character represents peace as someone close to Okonkwo
Who is Obierika?
This final act by Okonkwo occurs after he realizes Umuofia will not fight against the colonizers
What is his suicide/hanging himself?
This cultural practice helps preserve traditions, teach lessons, and pass down values from one generation to the next
What is storytelling and/or music?
Achebe includes folktales, proverbs, and ceremonies primarily to develop this aspect of the novel
What is Igbo culture or cultural identity?
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