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?
"My father, they have killed me!"
Who said it?
Ikemefuna
The crop that symbolizes masculinity and wealth.
What is the yam?
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?
"If a child washed his hands he could eat with kings."
Who said it?
A) Okonkwo
B) Obierika
C) The narrator (proverb about Okonkwo)
D) Nwoye
Who is the narrator?
This theme is highlighted by Okonkwo's rejection of anything resembling his father.
What is fear of weakness or toxic masculinity?
Okonkwo's son, who disappoints him with his lack of masculinity.
Who is Nwoye?
The Week of Peace is held before this activity begins.
What is the planting of the yam season?
Okonkwo is punished during the Week of Peace for doing this.
What is beating his wife?
"Do not bear a hand in his death."
Who said it?
A) Ezeudu
B) Okonkwo
C) Ikemefuna
D) Obierika
Who is Ezedu?
The killing of Ikemefuna reveals this inner conflict in Okonkwo.
What is 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.
Okonkwo kills him with a machete to avoid looking weak.
"When did you become a shivering old woman?"
Who said it?
A) Okonkwo
B) Ezinma
C) Obierika
D) Ezeudu
Who is Obierku?
This symbolizes the role of fate.
What is chi?
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)?
"This meeting is for men."
Who said it?
Okonkwo
Okonkwo’s fall is an example of this type of literary character.
What is a hubris?