Tuesday, 6 March 2018

Things fall apart Short Questions



What are the things that fall apart in “things fall apart”?
It is about the tragic fall of the protagonist and the Igbo culture. Okonkwo is a respected and impressive leader within the Igbo community of Umuofia.

What is the setting of the beginning of Things Fall apart?
Nigeria, Before Colonization. The action of Things Fall Apart occurs in two places. Most of the action is set in Umuofia, a village of Igbo people in the African country of Nigeria. There are a number of Igbo villages in the area.


Who is Ezinma in all things fall apart?
The character we're focusing on in this lesson is one of Okonkwo's many daughters, Ezinma. She's Okonkwo's favorite child, though she did have some competition from the ill-fated Ikemefuna, who was adopted into the family then murdered by Okonkwo. She's the only child of her mother, Okonkwo's second wife, Ekwefi.


What are the locusts in things fall apart?
Locusts are the symbols for the missionaries that began to spread their religion in Africa.

What does the fire represent in things fall apart? 
Fire, In 'Things Fall Apart', the main character, Okonkwo, is often described in terms of fire and flames - his nickname is even 'Roaring Flame' - so, to him, fire symbolizes potential, masculinity, and life. Okonkwo is a lot like a fire, really. He only ever allows himself to show one emotion and anger.


Who is ikemefuna ?
He is from a neighboring village , Mbaino, who is given up to Umuofia people as a sacrifice for killing one of the women of Umuofia.

What was the reason Okonkwo break the peace during the days of the week of peace?
His wife Ojiugo didn't cook food and left her home to have her hair braided .Okonkwo beats Ojiugo because of her negligence.


What is the point of view of things fall apart?
The third-person omniscient point of view is easy to spot because it uses third-person pronouns such as he, him, his, she, her, hers, they, and them. Let's test this idea. The opening lines of Things Fall Apart read, 'Okonkwo was well known throughout the nine villages and even beyond.


Who is the Ekwefi in things fall apart?
Ekwefi is Okonkwo's second wife and the mother of Ezinma. She escaped from her first husband to live with Okonkwo.


Who was Unoka in things fall apart?
He is the father of the protagonist. He is a very talented musician, his laziness and irresponsible attitude towards society made him "other".


Who was Mr. Smith in things fall apart?
Reverend Smith is a missionary who replaces Mr. Brown as the new head of the Christian church.



What is the role of religion in things fall apart?
As such, the natives have a hard time understanding the purpose of the Christian religion and the missionaries have a hard time understanding the Igbo culture. The Igbo religion has many gods. There is a god for rain and another for the earth. Most of these gods are focused on nature.


What is Egwugwu?
They are the symbol of the culture and independence of the Umuofia. They work as respected judges in the Umuofian community.


Why are yams so important in things fall apart?
Yams are a crop grown by men. Growing yams is a hard task. Yams are grown to gain wealth and also to feed one's family. Yams indicate masculinity and the ability to something different in society.


Who was Nwoye in things fall apart?
He is the son of a tragic hero who has gained his name through hard work. But Nwoye is much different from his father. He is lazy and irresponsible like his grandfather.



What is the purpose of the Week of Peace in things fall apart?
The purpose of the Week of Peace is to give respect honor and grace to the earth goddess, whose name is Ani, prior to the planting of the new crops. During that week and the villagers visit their neighbors and drink palm wine.


Who was Obierika?
He is Okonkwo's best friend and also a respected man in Umuofia. Okonkwo often takes his friend's advice.


Who is Mr. Kiaga? 
He is an interpreter for the white missionary who accompanies him to Mbanta, the home of Okonkwo's mother's clan.



Who is Mr. Brown in all things fall apart?
He is the first white Christian missionary in Umuofia and Mbanta. He is a kind and understanding man. He is also open-minded and willing to make changes in Umuofian society. He understands the Igbo beliefs.


What is the iyi UWA in things fall apart?
It binds the spirit of a dead child who is known as ogbanje to the world.Many objects can serve the purpose of iyi-uwa, including,dolls, hair, or pieces of the dead child's clothes.


How does Okonkwo challenge his chi?
It is a personal spirit. When a man wants something he goes after that something and his chi makes him believe that he will become successful.


What is the significance of the title 'Things Fall Apart'?
The title of the novel is taken from Yeats' poem "Second Coming".It symbolizes the tragedy of colonized people.


What is Feast of the New Yam?
Just before the harvest, the Feast of the new yam is given to the earth goddess, Ani. The women decorate their homes and paint their skin.


Interpret 'When a man says yes his chi says yes also?
The chi is an individual's personal god. This Igbo proverb implies that a man's actions affect his destiny. Okonkwo's actions to overcome adversity seem justified, but because he is guided by his chi, his denial of kindness and affection for less successful men will prove self-destructive.


Why had the men of Umuofia called a meeting?
A neighboring tribe Mbaino had murdered an Umuofia woman and they gathered to discuss revenge. They also wanted to make sure that every man was okay with the battle.


What was considered the greatest crime in Umofia?
The biggest crime a man could commit was to hurt and unmask an egwugwu in society


What does 'Ezigbo' mean?
Ezigbo' means the good one (child). Ezigbo is the daughter of Ekwefi and Okonkow. She is also called Ezimna; meaning true beauty.


What were the ingredients in the making of medicine called 'iba'?
These were the grasses, barks of trees, and leaves.


Why was Okonkwo famous?
Okonkwo was famous because he defeated the most famous wrestler, Amalinze. Moreover, he was a well-known farmer and warrior.


According to the oracle, why do Unoka's crops fail year after year? 
Priestess says that he should blame himself for his laziness. She points out his laziness in contrast to his neighbors' admirable work ethic and sends him away with a simple advice: "go home and work like a man.



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