Motherhood is an important part to a woman in Igbo society. Ekwefi's nine other children had died
Things Fall Apart was originally published in London.
Wrestling was the major sport in Things Fall Apart.
yams in things fall apart symbolises wealth
The second half of Things Fall Apart deals with colonialism and its effects.
Ekwefi loses 9 of her 10 children in infancy.
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Ekwefi was the Crystal of Beauty in her youth, as was her daughter Ezinma.
Ekwefi does not kill any tree. She takes some leaves of the banana tree for food preparation.
Okonkwo's second wife is Ekwefi, mother of Ezinma. Okonkwo originally wished to have Ekwefi as his first wife, but he could not afford the dowry at the time. Ekwefi ran away from her first husband to be with Okonkwo.
In "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe, the primary female crime is Ekwefi's leaving her hut during the sacred wrestling match, a violation of the clan's customs. This act leads to her punishment by her husband, Okonkwo.
Motherhood is an important part to a woman in Igbo society. Ekwefi's nine other children had died
While her mother Ekwefi initially pampers Ezinma, it could be said that Okonkwo treats her with greater respect than the rest of his children.
It is probably a genetic trait. It may be inferred that Ekwefi was similar to Ezinma in this respect. The combination of Ekwefi and Okonkwo produced a child who was less likely to survive during infancy and early childhood due to susceptibility to illness, but would grow up well and beautiful if they survived.
Ekwefi is Ezinma's mother in the novel "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe. Their relationship is close and loving, with Ekwefi showing deep concern and empathy for Ezinma's well-being. Ekwefi sees Ezinma as her pride and joy, and their bond is a central aspect of the story.
Ezinma was the only one of nearly a dozen of Ekwefi's children that survived past early childhood. Ekwefi treasures her deeply. Ezinma shares her mother's beauty when she grows up, even sharing the same nickname, the "Crystal of Beauty." They enjoy trading stories and singing to each other.
Chielo is the priestess of the Oracle of the Hills and Caves in the village. She has a special relationship with Ekwefi, who is Okonkwo's second wife, because she is close to Ekwefi's daughter, Ezinma. Chielo often visits Ekwefi's compound to take Ezinma on spiritual journeys.