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Why had men of umuofia called a meeting?
Because they were talking about going out into battle and they wanted to make sure that every man was okay with there design
How do the men of of Umuofia decide what to do about the murder of a woman from their clan?
The elders call a village meeting in their marketplace in the morning to talk about the murder and decide what to do.
How do the men of Umuofia decide what to do about the murder of a woman from their clan?
The elders call a village meeting in their marketplace in the morning to talk about the murder and decide what to do.
What was the commissioner's reaction to the burning of the church in Things Fall Apart?
The Commissioner arranged a meeting between 6 heads of Umuofia including Okonkwo and himself. However, this meeting was a trap, and he swiftly imprisoned the men, ordering a fine of 200 bags of cowries to be paid, or they would be hanged. The men were beaten badly during their imprisonment.
What was the yearly meeting of the mountain men called?
No idea
Who is the oracle of umuofia?
The Oracle was called Agbala and spoke to Umuofia and its people only through his priestess, Chielo.
What was the significance of yams?
They were the most important men's crop in Umuofia's tribe.
What happens when messengers from the British interrupt a meeting in Umuofia?
Okonkwo kills one of the messengers, but the villagers let the others escape
Who or what decides if Umuofia should go to war?
The men of Umuofia decide to go to war, but the ultimate decision relies on their god Agbala, who either approves or rejects their war. Agbala speaks to Umuofia through her oracle. Agbala only approves wars if they are just, and not based on blame.
What was the first change Okonkwo noticed when he arrived in Umuofia?
Okonkwo first noticed that the church had also arrived in Umuofia. He noticed everything the white men had brought including the government, the courts, and the prisons.
What are the men haggling about in Things Fall Apart?
In Things Fall Apart, the men are haggling over the bride price for the marriage of Ikemefuna's sister to Obierika's son. They are negotiating the amount of yams and livestock that will be exchanged as part of the bride price, which is an important custom in Igbo culture to symbolize the union of two families.
Do the men of Umuofia have mixed feelings about killing the boy Ikemefuna?
Yes, the men of Umuofia have mixed feelings about killing Ikemefuna. On one hand, they follow the oracle's decree and believe it is necessary for the stability of the village. However, some men, like Okonkwo, struggle with their personal feelings of affection for Ikemefuna and the act of killing him.
