Things Fall Apart Chapters 20-25

Front

How are the six leaders of Umuofia treated while in captivity?

Back

They are whipped every day, their heads are shaved, they are given nothing to eat or drink for three days, and are not allowed to go out and relieve themselves.

Front

What is the consequence for Aneto after he kills Oduche over a land dispute?

Back

The white man's government decides to hang Aneto.

Front

Who replaces Mr. Brown as the missionary in Umuofia?

Back

Reverend James Smith.

Front

What do the group of men ask the District Commissioner for?

Back

They ask him for help.

Front

Why does Obierika believe it is too late to fight the white man?

Back

Because their own men and sons have joined the white man's religion and government.

Front

What does the shaving of heads symbolize in the context of Umuofia's leaders' captivity?

Back

It symbolizes humiliation and loss of dignity.

Front

What role does Reverend James Smith play in the story?

Back

He represents a more aggressive and uncompromising approach to missionary work compared to Mr. Brown.

Front

How does the community of Umuofia respond to the white man's government?

Back

They are conflicted, with some supporting the new order and others resisting it.

Front

What is the significance of the land dispute between Aneto and Oduche?

Back

It highlights the tensions between traditional customs and the new legal systems imposed by colonial rule.

Front

What does the request for leniency for Okonkwo reveal about the community's feelings?

Back

It shows their desire to maintain their cultural identity and protect their own.