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Chinua Achebe's college work sharpened his interest in indigenous Nigerian cultures. He had grown up in Ogidi, a large village in Nigeria. His father taught at the missionary school, and Achebe witnessed firsthand the complex mix of benefit and catastrophe that the Christian religion had brought to…

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what clan does okonkwo belong to and what village does he live in?
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Why does Achebe choose to bring in the European colonial presence only in the last third of the novel?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Feb 26, 2013 10:51 PM
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Based on what we already know about Okonkwo's character, what does his insistence on war foreshadow?
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what are transitions that help make logical connections?
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What suggestion is there that Okonkwo will evolve into a tragic hero?
Posted by tom p #226075
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Why is it ironic that Unoka responded to Okoye's request by saying,"The sun will shine on those who stand before it shines on those who knell under them"?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 31, 2013 11:58 PM
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How does his relationship with his father set Okonkwo up to experience conflict in the future?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 31, 2013 9:42 PM
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What literary device does the following proverb include?"Among the Ibo the art of conversation is regarded very highly, and proverbs are the palm-oil with which words are eaten." What does it reveal about the importance of communication in Ibo society?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 31, 2013 9:27 PM
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What is an egwugwu?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 31, 2013 12:11 PM
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What was the priestess advice to unoka ?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 29, 2013 9:24 AM
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What kind of opportunity would a war offer to Okonkwo?
Posted by sally k #298271
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 27, 2013 11:38 AM
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What did the colonists offer African women in terms of education? Can the colonists be seen as helping the progression of the state of women in society?
Posted by sally k #298271
Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 27, 2013 11:25 AM
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how did okonkwo cure Ezinma's iba illness ?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Jan 07, 2013 2:27 PM
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In the book things fall apart what is the diagram the family relationship of okonkwo
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 06, 2013 3:28 PM
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Where in the village does Okonkwo spend most of his time?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Jan 05, 2013 9:49 AM
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describe ekwefi's difficulties in getting pregnant
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what is the evidence is there that the clans do not understand the white man's way of life?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Dec 16, 2012 6:02 PM
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Why does the Abame clan kill the white man?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Dec 16, 2012 5:46 PM
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"As the elders said, if one finger brought oil it soiled the other" How does this explain the harsh punishment given to Okonkwo
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Last updated by: Aslan on Dec 16, 2012 4:24 PM
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Whats is Okonkwos tragic flaw in chapter 13 ?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Dec 16, 2012 3:48 PM
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What are the steps that the bride's family follow for her uri ceremony?
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Last updated by: Aslan on Dec 16, 2012 3:26 PM
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how can i prove the following statement using incidents from the story :physical strength is greatly admired by the Ibo people?
Posted by natalie l #291463
Last updated by: Aslan on Dec 16, 2012 2:49 PM
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What European country took over?
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Last updated by: jill d #170087 on Dec 12, 2012 7:47 PM
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What is the significance of the extended metaphor Achebe uses to describe the drums and their relationship to the village?
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Last updated by: jack d #290199 on Dec 11, 2012 10:25 AM
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