OKONKWO
This trait earns Okonkwo respect after his wrestling victory over Amalinze the Cat.
➡️ What is strength or determination?
This trait best describes Unoka, Okonkwo’s father.
➡️ What is laziness or irresponsibility?
This crop represents wealth, success, and masculinity in Igbo society.
➡️ What is yam?
This term refers to a respected elder or titled man in the clan.
➡️ What is ozo?
The novel opens by highlighting Okonkwo’s fame for this achievement.
➡️ What is defeating Amalinze the Cat in wrestling?
Okonkwo’s treatment of his family reveals this dominant trait.
➡️ What is harshness or aggression?
Ikemefuna shows this trait by quickly adapting to Okonkwo’s household.
➡️ What is maturity or responsibility?
This festival celebrates the harvest and marks the beginning of a new year.
➡️ What is the Feast of the New Yam?
This term refers to ancestral spirits who judge clan disputes.
➡️ What are the egwugwu?
This character’s arrival creates tension and change in Okonkwo’s household.
➡️ Who is Ikemefuna?
This fear motivates many of Okonkwo’s actions and decisions.
➡️ What is fear of weakness or being like his father?
Nwoye is characterized by this trait in contrast to his father.
➡️ What is sensitivity or gentleness?
This group of masked elders settles disputes in the clan.
➡️ What are the egwugwu?
This word refers to a person’s personal god or spiritual guide.
➡️ What is chi?
This internal struggle drives much of the conflict in Chapters 1–5.
➡️ What is Okonkwo’s fear of appearing weak?
This trait is shown when Okonkwo breaks the peace during a sacred week.
➡️ What is impulsiveness or lack of self-control?
Ekwefi shows this trait through her reactions to Okonkwo and concern for her children.
➡️ What is resilience or emotional strength?
This goddess must be honored during sacred times like the Week of Peace.
➡️ Who is Ani (the earth goddess)?
This goddess is associated with the earth, morality, and fertility.
➡️ Who is Ani?
This setting is the primary location of the novel so far.
➡️ What is Umuofia?
Despite his tough exterior, this trait is hinted at through his feelings toward Ikemefuna.
➡️ What is suppressed compassion or inner conflict? hat is sup
This trait of the clan elders is revealed through their punishment of Okonkwo.
➡️ What is fairness or commitment to justice?
The clan’s reaction to Okonkwo’s actions in Chapter 5 shows that Igbo culture values this more than personal anger.
➡️ What is self-control and respect for tradition?
This term refers to the men’s meeting house in the compound.
➡️ What is the obi?
This event in Chapter 5 shows the consequences of breaking cultural rules.
➡️ What is Okonkwo beating Ekwefi during the Week of Peace?