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Throughout the story, we can see how the group of people respects their elders extensively, and when it is told that a wife was murdered, they all have an anger against Mbaino.

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What is the cultural connection between Greece and Nigeria since they both have Oracle roles in their society

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What is the cultural connection between Greece and Nigeria since they both have Oracle roles in their society

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Ikemefuna: a timid boy that was taken away because his father was charged with murder. He was more confused than scared and felt out of place in his new home.
Nwoye:  inherited Okonkwo's father's laziness and gave stress to Okonkwo, someone who despises failure
Ogbuefi Ezeugo: a leader with a strong, public foothold. However, he has a bit of a violent, sinister side to his words.

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"It was the fear of himself, lest he should be found to resemble his father."

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Okonkwo didn't really know that this word had another meaning that not a woman's name. After he had learned that agbala meant a man who had taken no title. He had decided to not be like his father who was a "failure."

To include, women are also seen as beings that are just there to marry and to follow instructions on what the men tell them to. When okonkwo called his eldest wife ndichie, she did was she was commanded to do and stayed quiet as well. This shows the stereotype that men are superior to woman.

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Okonkwo is a well respected, fierce, wealthy man. He had won fame as the greatest wrestler in the nine villages. His 2 farms are filled with yams while his home is filled with 3 wives and a 8 kids. Despite all these achievements, Okonkwo feared being unsuccessful. He had immense hate for those like his father. At an early age Okonkwo was considered young, but was already one of the greatest men due to the fact that he had already taken 2 titles and shown incredible prowess in both 2 inter-tribal wars. What Okonkwo doesn't have however is the lack of compassion and kindness. Because of the fear of being unsuccessful, Okonkwo beats his eldest son for being lazy in hopes of his son being more active. His age was respected, however his achievements were revered. As a result, he was assigned to look after Ikemefuna.

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Okonkwo values the idea of not becoming like his father. This value is shown through the way he chooses to raise his family, treat his wife, and how he focuses on being perceived as strong that he becomes disrespectful.

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Why did they bring Ikemefuna instead of his father? 

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Why did they bring Ikemefuna instead of his father? 

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Women are supposed to serve their husbands. And have to follow the rule of men.

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Does Okonkwo see Ikemefuna as his own reflection.

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Does Okonkwo see Ikemefuna as his own reflection.

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Why did they request a young boy with the virgin? i understand the significance of the replacement for the wife but why the boy too?

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Why did they request a young boy with the virgin? i understand the significance of the replacement for the wife but why the boy too?

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Women are viewed as less there and that is something that is everywhere yes, however, the women have much more problems because in many cultures being a virgin is a huge gift that is worshiped and considered special. Men consider it a honor and source of power that is their responsibility to strip it away.

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"A proud heart can survive a general failure because such a failure does not prick its price. It is more difficult and more bitter when a man fails alone." (25)

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"We shall all live. We pray for life children, a good harvest and happiness. You will have what is good for you and I will have what is good for me. Let the kite perch and let the eagle perch too. If one says no the the other, let his wing break."
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The harvest is something very important to their village and lifestyle. In order for them to feel safe and confident in their harvest, they complete many rituals. The peace week is in order for them to please the Gods. It is one of the most important weeks the them, and Okonkwo's anger was even more than his desire for the harvest.

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Will he ever see the dangers of beating those who are close to him whenever they don't do something perfectly.

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As well as the Peace Week, the New Yam Festival is a very important day for them, as family and friends are all invited to celebrate what the Peace Week brought - the growth of the yams. Also, this is one time where the wive's families can come to see them.

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Okonkwo looks for an outlet to his anger constantly. When he is angry one day, he saw that a few leaves had been removed from the banana tree and beat the wife who had done it. She only had, so she could wrap food in them. He then almost shot her because his anger got the best of him.

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Beautiful words
Okonkwo
Okonkwo
"It was the fear of himself, lest he should be found to resemble his father."
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"A proud heart can survive a general failure because such a failure does not prick its price. It is more difficult and more bitter when a man fails alone." (25)

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"We shall all live. We pray for life children, a good harvest and happiness. You will have what is good for you and I will have what is good for me. Let the kite perch and let the eagle perch too. If one says no the the other, let his wing break." 
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Does Okonkwo think his fathers death in the evil forest was the reason for his hate towards him

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Okonkwo has too much hubris but it might lead to his downfall

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Okonkwo has too much hubris but it might lead to his downfall