Things Fall Apart Flashcards

Ezeudu Inthe dead of night, the sound of a drum, and a cannon announced the death of . . . An important man in the village. Who was Ezeudu? He remembers that Ezeudu had warned him against plaing a part…

Why was Okonkwo famous? Because he threw The Cat. Describe Unoka. Okonkwo’s father. Lazy, always playing the flute or drinking palm-wine. He owed debt to everyone in Umuofia. Why had the men of Umuofia called a meeting? Because people in…

How did Okonkwo feel about his return to the clan? He was eagerly awaiting it because he thought that he would make a sort of grand entrance and everyone would be amazed at how powerful he still was What message…

What is an ilo? The village green, where they play sports discussions etc At what time of day do communal ceremonies take place? Daytime By looking at the way they crowd was standing, who was the ceremony for? Men Who…

Scramble for Africa – European countries come to Africa to colonize – Leads to complications with politics and culture 9 Villages – Umuofia – Mbaino – Obodoani – Ezimili – Abame – Aninta – Ire – Dimaragana – Umera Chapter…

What are Okonkwo’s main characteristics as he is depicted in the first few chapters? Okonkwo’ is a strong man, of honor, valor and dignity. He is a very productive farmer. Well known throughout the nine villages due to his personal…

What was Okonkwo’s child story about a mosquito and the ear? Mosquito asked ear to marry him and ear laughed at the proposition. And mosquito was humiliated Who woke up Okonkwo in the middle of the night and why? Ekwefi…

Chapter 1″Okonkwo was clearly cut out for great things. He was still young but he had won the fame of the greatest wrestler in the nine villages.”Who is saying it (if applicable).Who they are speaking to (if applicable).What it literally…

What is the Ibo word for “village playground”? Ilo How many stools are there for the egwugwu? 9 What is the Ibo word for the “clan’s ancestral spirits”? Egwugwu Who was the only woman to participate in the trial? Mgbafo:…

Agadi-nwayi old woman agbala woman, man with no title chi personal god efulefu worthless man eqwugwu a masquerader who impersonates one of the ancestral spirits of its village. ekwe a musical instrument, a type of drum made from wood eneke-nti-oba…