How has nwoye changed Chapter 7?
—Nwoye has changed in that he enjoyed doing the masculine jobs given around the house. His influence was Ikemefuna and he was always there for Nwoye. The boy that loved his mother’s soft stories changed into loving his father’s stories that were harsh, and usually about violence, bloodshed, and war.
What happens in chapter 17 of Things Fall Apart?
Summary: Chapter 17 The missionaries request a piece of land on which to build a church. But the elders are certain that the forest’s sinister spirits and forces will kill the missionaries within days. To their surprise, however, nothing happens, and the church soon wins its first three converts.
What happens in chapter 20 of Things Fall Apart?
Summary: Chapter 20 Okonkwo has planned since his first year in exile to rebuild his compound on a larger scale. He also wants to take two more wives and get titles for his sons. He has managed to get over Nwoye’s disgraceful departure, but he still regrets that Ezinma is a girl.
Was Okonkwo a good Igbo man?
In Chinua Achebe’s “ Things Fall Apart”, Okonkwo is described as a very manly man. Okonkwo is then represented as an ideal igbo man because he has earned his titles through his hard work. Other than this he is also a great warrior.
Why is Okonkwo respected?
Okonkwo is a man of great personal achievements. After he threw the great wrestler Amalinze the Cat, at the age of 18, his fame spread. His tribal leaders greatly respect Okonkwo in his efforts to provide for his family. In Okonkwo’s tribe, it is a respectable trait to work hard and produce many barns filled with yams.
What part of his body does Okoye paint?
big toe
What is Okonkwo’s greatest fear in life?
Okonkwo is a self-made, well-respected member of the Umuofia clan. Though outwardly stern and powerful, much of his life is dictated by internal fear. His greatest, overwhelming worry is that he will become like his father – lazy, unable to support his family, and cowardly.
Why does Okonkwo beat nwoye?
Nwoye – Okonkwo’s oldest son, who Okonkwo believes is weak and lazy. Okonkwo continually beats Nwoye, hoping to correct the faults that he perceives in him. Influenced by Ikemefuna, Nwoye begins to exhibit more masculine behavior, which pleases Okonkwo.