Themes And Tools
What is a good tool to describes the bond between Okonkwo and his children, wives , and kinsmen?
Family bonds
How long is Okonkwo's exile?
7 years
Does Okonkwo get the praise he expects when he returns?
no
Have the clansmen waited for Okonkwo to return or have they already adjusted to this new way of living?
They have already adjusted
Yams
What is a theme that shows the difference from when Okonkwo leaves the village and his return?
Tradition vs. Change
Does Okonkwo bond with the Christians?
No , he begs the village to drive them out with violence
Is the church strengthening or weakening the bonds within the village?
Weakening
Does Okonkwo regret his decision that made him get exiled?
yes
Who wrote Things Fall Apart ?
Chinua Achebe
This tool ______ identifies what Okonkwo has in many of his relationship whether its with family members or incoming villagers.
conflict
Who provides a large feast for his/ her mothers relatives as a sign of thankfulness?
Okonkwo
What side are the clansmen on?
The white mans
Do the elders listen to Okonkwo and run out the christians with violence?
No , They just exclude them completely.
What do locust symbolize?
the white men
Okonkwo's exile can be seen as a great example of this theme and his village.
Individual conflict with society
Is the man who killed the royals python punished?
no,he passed away from an illnesshe passed away from an illness
What does Mr.Brown plan to build?
A school and Hospital
They are warming up and allowing money to be brought in
Who is the white missionary?
Mr.Brown
What is a big theme dealing with Okonkwo's return to the village and having to adjust to this new way of living?
Dealing with difference
Does Mr.Kiaga deny any osu members from the church as long as their hair is cut and they don't break any taboos?
no
What is one plan Okonkwo has planned for himself in his return?
rebuild his compound on a bigger scale, get titles for his sons, and obtain two more wives
Who are Okonkwos daughter that he will not let get married until returned from exile?
Enzima and Obiageli
What is a slew of efulefu ?
worthless men