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 It marks a turning point when during Ezeudu's funeral Okonkwo's shooting
accidentally kills Ezeudu 's son is exiled 7 yrs. as killing a clansman is a crime
to mother earth.
 Okonkwo starts a new part of his life in Mbanta his mother land, there he is
welcomed by This mother's younger brother Uchendu who helps him settle
and explains his why mother is supreme, and how one's mother land will
always comfort one in times of distress
 Okonkwo is visited by Oblerika in his second year of exile with news about
missionary and money from his sale of Okonkwo's yams. He tells his about
the attack on Ayame clan after they killed a white man.
 It talks about the missionaries that arrive in Mabanta they built a church
and manage to get some converts including Nwoye, Okonkwo is furious at
this. Other than that, the chapter talks about cultural clashes that are
primarily ignored.
 The missionaries build their Church in a part expected them to diminish
soon they won more converts expected time. of the evil forest, although
the locals' verts by surviving for more than the
 The church continues to grow as they accept outcasts but a conflict arises
as one of the converts kill the sacred python
 the sorrows file is ending therefore to show his gratitude he throws a feast,
while hiding of losing the time he could have used to grow in Umuofia.
 As Okonkwo returns to Umuofia, he is disappointed to find the village
changed under the influence leading to the loss its boldness plans for the
future and expects a grand a grand welcome, but of the Christian
missionary
 Okonkwo resists this new change bought by the missionaries under Mr.
Brown many clansmen see the bright side of these effects and ignore the
side effects.
 Cau Brown is replaced by Revered James Smith, he has an arrogant
behaviour which causes conflicts later. Enoch eredames has an be a
gathering thereby killing the spirit, due to this unacceptable asked
egwugwu burn down the church
 Umuofia is highly alert after the church is Okonkwo are tricked and
imprisoned by the district commissioner who demands 250 bags burnt
down. But 6 of its greatest men of cowries as a fee to release them. The
villagers have to agree to pay this fee.
 As prisoners return home, tension and grief fear surround the village.
Okonkwo is raged and frustrated as the meeting does not go as expected
out of tension, he kills a messenger who comes to remind the villagers
about the white man's power and to thus end the meeting.
 The district commissioner along with his soldiers ask the men in Okonkwo's
obi to present him, when they are led to his body, they see he is hanged
from a tree and therefore dead. This defies Umuofia's culture and only
strangers can touch the body.
Summary
 Okonkwo, A strong and respected warriors, is known for his success and
adherence to tradition.
 Refers to Okonkwo’s boldness and strengths along with fears of self-failure
that arise due to the idle habits of his father.
 This chapter tells the reader about the many difficulties faced by Okonkwo
while planting his first yam seeds and the unfortunate weather conditions.
 It talks about Okonkwo’s success and his social attitude towards people, it
even highlights the many traditions and the custom of Umuofia.
 Chapter- 5 describes Umuofia's excitement for the feast of the new yam.
 Describes the excitement bubbling up inside Okonkwo and his family for the
wrestling matches.
 In this chapter, Okonkwo participates in the killing of Ikemefuna, when this
is heard by Nwoye he is devastated. This is also the point from where things
start to fall apart.
 Okonkwo regret his actions after Ikemefuna’s death, caused by his manly
thoughts thereafter he visits his friend Obieriko to clear his mind, who
invites him to meet his in-laws.
 The chapter starts in the morning when Ekwefi wakes Okonkwo up to
inform that Ezinma is unwell, we also get to know about Ekwefi’s other 9
children who died during infancy, she is really concerned about her while
Okonkwo gathers the medicines for her.
 It depicts a village gathering for a trial, the ancestral spirits of egwugwu
judge these cases. One of these cases is a dispute between a couple while
also ends with a justice and equality
 It begins with a quiet and gay night, but this silence is interrupted when
Chielo the Priestess of Albala arrives and takes Ezinma to see the oracle
while Ekwefi follows from a distance
 It centres on the Uri ceremony of Obierika’s daughter, the entire village
celebrates as they are pleased to see the suitor's family bringing 50 pots of
palm wine
Character Name Relationship to Initial Impression
Okonkwo
Okonkwo Protagonist He is a respected wrestler and a warrior but is also
driven by fear of failure and idleness
Unoka Father He was a lazy and idle man, he did not have any title
but was known for his love for his flute.
Nwoye Eldest son He is a disappointment to his father, he struggles to
bear the expectations placed on him.
Obierika Neighbor/ closest He is a loyal and friendly man who helps his friend in
friend his time of need
Nwoye's mother first/eldest wife She was a sweet and kind woman who treated all her
kids alike.
Ekwefi Second/ middles wife She truly loves her only child Ekwefi and her world
revolves around her daughter.
Ezinma Oldest daughter/ She is loved by all she is a smart girl and understands
ekwefi's daughter her father well
Nkechi daughter of She is a playful young girl
Okonkwo's third wife
Nwakibie Wealthy clansman He is a kindhearted rich clansman, he knows how to
judge a person well.
Obiageli First wife's daughter She has a great influence of Ezinma on her and does
what she says.
Ikemefuna Sacrificed boy from He is a responsible boy who suffers a lot in his life is
neighboring village is also the center of Okonkwo's family.
taken care of by
Okonkowo's first wife
Maduka Obierika's son He is well-known as wrestler
Ogbuefi Ezeudu Oldest man in the He is a wise man and a great orator
village
Ojugo Third/youngest wife -

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