Things Fall Apart Chapters 1-15 flashcard

Front

What motivates Okonkwo to execute Ikemefuna?

Back

Okonkwo did not want to be thought as weak by the men present.

Front

How does Okonkwo violate the Week of Peace?

Back

He beats his wife for not preparing dinner.

Front

What event occurs to a neighboring village that impacts Umuofia?

Back

It had been wiped out by white men.

Front

Who are the egwugwu in the context of Umuofia?

Back

Ancestral gods, really they are masked Umuofia elders.

Front

What achievement brought honor to Okonkwo's village?

Back

He defeated Amalinze the Cat in wrestling.

Front

What is the significance of the Week of Peace in Umuofia?

Back

It is a sacred time when violence is forbidden to honor the earth goddess.

Front

How does Okonkwo's fear of weakness influence his actions?

Back

It drives him to make harsh decisions, including the execution of Ikemefuna.

Front

What role does masculinity play in Okonkwo's character?

Back

Okonkwo equates masculinity with strength and dominance, leading to his downfall.

Front

What does Ikemefuna symbolize in the story?

Back

Ikemefuna symbolizes innocence and the consequences of cultural traditions.

Front

How does colonialism affect the Igbo society in 'Things Fall Apart'?

Back

Colonialism disrupts traditional practices and leads to the disintegration of Igbo culture.