Assignment 4
Assignment 4
Assignment 4
18, 2017
1. How long has Ikemefuna been with the family? Who decides his fate? What does Ezeudu tell Okonkwo about this decision?
- His been with the family for 3 years now. Ogbuefi Ezeudu was the one who decided the faith of Ikemefuma. Ezeudu told Okonkwo that
he shouldnt come with them because he got attached already to the boy and Ezeudu didnt Okonkwo to interfere in any way.
2. In your opinion, did Ikemefuna know what was about to happen? What do Okonkwos actions reveal about him?
- He didnt know what will happen to him because Okonkwo lied to him saying that he will take him back to his village. He was
attached to the boy. He treated Ikemefuma as part of the family and knowing what will happened Okonkwo was uncomfortable.
3. How does Okonkwo feel about his daughter Ezinma? Why?
- In line with the death of Ikemefuma, he was wishing and picturing that Ezinma was a boy. He wanted Ezinma to be the child that
he always wanted. This just showed that she is the favorite child of Okonkwo.
4. Analyze Okonkwos idea of masculinity? Do you think Okonkwos ideas of masculinity are typical of Ibo society, or are they
extreme?
- They are a bit extreme but this is what he needs to show the people because he didnt want them to think his weak. Not showing
emotion even though someone died thats close to your heart is extreme.
1. Achebe devotes several pages to Ekwefis folktale. Why do you think he chose to include the tale?
- Because it teaches us different lessons and values about their culture. It can also be intertwined in the story.
2. Chielo, the priestess, interrupts the story-telling. What announcement does she make? Where does she take Ezinma? Why do
you think the Oracle called for Ezinma?
- They have to take Ezinma to the cave and the hills.
3. How does Okonkwo react when the priestess first makes her announcement? What actions does he take later and what do
they show about his character?
- This is very frightening to both Ekwefi and Okonkwo because Ezinma is their favorite child. The next day, Chielo takes
Ezinma and does not want her parents to follow them.
1. According to Achebe, how does Okonkwo feel about his new life? Cite at least one example of figurative language that Achebe
uses to describe Okonkwos feelings.
- He didnt like in any way. Even though his uncle was helping him to coping up with his life now, he could work and felt so lost. He
became the one he feared the most; his father.
2. Uchendu tells a story about a kite who takes a duckling and a chick. What is the point of the story? How does it relate to the
encounter between the Abame and the whites?
- Silence is something to do to survive. Speak about nothing. Keep it to yourself. Uchendu said that they were fools for
killing first man, they should have been armed with guns and machetes.