Things Fall Apart Ch. 20-25

Front

Who is Mr. Brown?

Back

An early missionary who was respected by the Ibo clan for his friendliness.

Front

What punishment did the District Commissioner give out to the six men in Chapter 23?

Back

They were forced to pay a fine.

Front

How did Okonkwo feel about his return to the clan?

Back

He knew that he had lost a lot of ground, but he was determined to return with a flourish, and retain the lost time.

Front

What was Okonkwo afraid of before the big meeting in Chapter 24?

Back

That Egonwanne would convince the tribe not to fight.

Front

What is Ezinma's nickname?

Back

The Crystal Beauty.

Front

What role does the District Commissioner play in the story?

Back

He represents colonial authority and the imposition of foreign rule on the Ibo clan.

Front

How does Okonkwo's character reflect traditional Ibo values?

Back

Okonkwo embodies strength, masculinity, and the importance of social status within the Ibo culture.

Front

What is the significance of the egwuguwu masks?

Back

They represent ancestral spirits and are used in the Ibo judicial system.

Front

How does the arrival of missionaries affect the Ibo society?

Back

The missionaries challenge traditional beliefs and create divisions within the community.

Front

What does Okonkwo's exile reveal about his character?

Back

It shows his vulnerability and the consequences of his actions against societal norms.