Introduces a much-discussed aspect of Ibo belief. As in most pre-modern cultures, the majority of children died in early childhood. If a series of such deaths took place in a family, it was believed that the same wicked spirit was being born and dying over and over, spitefully grieving its parents. They tended to be apprehensive about new children until they seemed to be likely to survive, thus proving themselves not to be feared ogbanje.
Homework: Please complete 1 of 2 options.
Option 1: Please answer 4 of the 6 questions below.
Option 2: Please answer all 6 questions below.
- What is the purpose of the wrestling match?
- Why is Okonkwo asked to NOT take part in the killing of Ikemefuna?
- Why Do you suppose they have decided to kill the boy?
- Why do you think Achebe does not translate the song that Ikemefuna remembers as he walks along? (A machete is a large knife – Spanish machete.) Why does Okonkwo act as he does?
- Comment on Ikemefuna’s cry, “My father, they have killed me” (61).
- How does Okonkwo’s action destroy his relationship with Nwoye?
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