Things Fall Apart - Part 1

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What is a chi?

Back

A personal god in Igbo culture.

Front

What event reminds Nwoye about the crying twins in the woods?

Back

Ikemefuna's Death.

Front

What were proverbs in Igbo culture?

Back

Explanations that justified how things came to be.

Front

What does Okonkwo wish for Ezinma?

Back

He wishes she was a boy.

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How does Okonkwo break the week of peace?

Back

He beats his wife.

Front

What is the significance of the week of peace in Igbo culture?

Back

It is a sacred time when no violence is allowed.

Front

Who is Ikemefuna?

Back

A boy taken in by Okonkwo's family as part of a peace settlement.

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What does Okonkwo fear most?

Back

He fears being perceived as weak or like his father.

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What role do women play in 'Things Fall Apart'?

Back

Women are often seen as caretakers and are subordinate to men.

Front

What is the importance of yams in Igbo culture?

Back

Yams are a symbol of wealth and masculinity.