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…

Okonkwo the protagonist; a strong, proud, hardworking Igbo Obierika Okonkwo’s confidant; he refuses to participate in killing Ikemefuna Ikemefuna a boy taken from Mbaino as a compensation for murder Ani the Earth goddess who calls for Ikemefuna’s death Unoka Okonkwo’s…

Okonkwo’s friend, Obierika, is celebrating his daughter’s uri. Why does this day put the entire neighborhood into a festive air? It’s a big deal in their culture. Everyone is invited. What does the priestess do when she brings Ezinma out…

Why was Okonkwo famous? Because he defeated Amalinze the cat. Describe Unoka Lazy, good flute player, always wants more. Why had the men of Umuofia called a meeting? Because he heard a voice and all the town was angry. What…

Who is the main character? Okonkwo What is the setting of the novel? Africa Who is the author of the novel? Chinua Achebe Characterize Okonkwo. ambitious, violent, mean Who is Okonkwo’s father? Unoka What is the name of Okonkwo’s village?…

Okonkwo Roaring flame, protagonist Unoka Okonkwo’s father, lazy, irresponsible, debtor, improvident, enjoyed playing the flute Ikemefuna adopted son from Mbaino, stayed with Okonkwo for three years, Nwoye idolized him Nwoye aka Isaac, Okonkwo’s son via his first wife, 1st born,…

Chapter 1 Okonkwo’s background-beat the cat in a wrestling match, became a very successful man; fears being like his father Unoka who he viewed as weak and was always in debt; Umuofia is the main town out of 9; Okonkwo…

What did Okonkwo do whenever he thought of his father’s weakness and failure? He thought of his own strength and success. What did Okonkwo tell himself about his part in Ikemefuna’s death? He said he was becoming a woman. A…

Cowrie shell used as money Egwuwu a masquerader who impersonates one of the ancestral spirits of the village Ogbanje a changeling; a child who repeatedly dies and returns to its mother to be reborn. it is almost impossible to bring…

What is the name of Okonkwo’s tribe and village the Umuofia tribe of the Igbo people Which emotion dominates Okonkwo’s and what sparked it Okonkwo’s dominant emotion is anger. His father’s laziness and complacency are the reason for his intense…