Things Fall Apart

Who is Ojiugo? What incident involving her causes Okonkwo to have to pay an enormous sacrifice? What exactly is the sacrifice he must pay?

Who is Ojiugo? What incident involving her causes Okonkwo to have to pay an enormous sacrifice? What exactly is the sacrifice he must pay? Why is his offence particularly serious at this time? (Chapter 4)

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Ojiugo is Okonkwo's third and youngest wife. Okonkwo beats her savagely during the Week of Peace, and must pay a heavy fine to the earth goddess.

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