Okonkwo
Why does Okonkwo hate his father, Unoka, so much?
Because he sees Unoka as weak and lazy.
What do yams symbolize?
Manhood and prosperity.
Identify the speaker
“Okonkwo was well known throughout the nine villages and even beyond.”
Narrator
Igbo word for personal god or destiny.
Chi
How many Hill Holidays are in a School Year
4
What personal quality does Okonkwo believe defines manhood?
Hard work strength, and control
What does fire symbolize for Okonkwo?
His power and self-destruction.
Explain the meaning
“He was afraid of being thought weak.”
Okonkwo’s fear of weakness drives nearly all his actions, even violent ones.
Outcasts in Igbo society, many join the missionaries.
Osu
The only land mammal that cannot jump is _______
The elephant
How does Okonkwo’s reaction to Ikemefuna’s death reveal the inner conflict?
He kills Ikemefuna to prove his strength, but feels guilty afterward.
What do locusts foreshadow?
The arrival of the Europeans.
Who says this, and what does it reveal?
“The white man is very clever. He came quietly and peaceably with his religion.”
Obierika — shows awareness of colonial manipulation and the slow erosion of Igbo unity
The Earth goddess, source of fertility and moral law.
Ani
What year did the Titanic sink?
1912
How does Okonkwo’s exile mark a turning point in his identity?
It shatters his pride and sense of control, forcing him to depend on others
What symbolic meaning can be found in Okonkwo’s exile to his homeland?
It represents a fall from power
Interpret this metaphor:
“Living fire begets cold, impotent ash.”
Okonkwo realizes his fiery passion produced a weak, alienated son, Nwoye
Main food crop that symbolizes manhood and success.
Yams
What is the highest-grossing movie of all time?
Avengers Endgame
How does Achebe use Okonkwo’s downfall to critique the concept masculinity?
Achebe shows that Okonkwo’s obsession with masculinity isolates him and ultimately leads to his destruction
How does Achebe’s use of folktales and proverbs contribute to the novel’s cultural symbolism?
They preserve Igbo wisdom and identity, showing how oral tradition shapes community values.
Analyze the tone and significance:
“The center cannot hold.”
Represents the collapse of traditional structures
Term for the nine related villages forming Okonkwo’s region.
Umofia
In the Game Fortnite what season was Retail Row replaced with Megamall?
Season 9