Characters
Who is Okonkwo?
The main character, wrestler, 18 y.o. man.
Describe Okonkwo?
Tall, strong.
Where does the story take place?
Umuofia, Nigeria
What did Okonkwo think/feel about his father.
Felt ashamed.
Who is Amalinze?
The cat, the other wrestler.
Why was Amalinze called "the cat?"
His back never touched the ground.
What kind of people are they?
Igbo, indigenous people.
Unoka does not like to talk about?
The war, blood battles.
Who is Unoka?
Okonkwo's father.
What did Unoka liked to do?
Play the flute, play music with people.
How many villages were there?
9 Villages
What were Unoka's problems?
Debts, lazy, did not pay back.
Who is Okoye?
Unoka's Neighbor.
How many cowries did Unoka owed Okoye?
200 cowries.
What is the time period?
1890-1900
Okonkwo washed his hands and ate with?
Kings and Elders
Who is Ikemefuna?
The doomed boy.
Why was Ikemefuna sacrificed or doomed?
To avoid a war between two villages.
What did Okonkwo have in his barns?
Yams
What was on Unoka's wall?
The amount of debts he had with people.