Most traditional cultures have considered twins magical or cursed. Twins are in fact unusually common among the Ibo, and some subgroups value them highly. However, the people of Umiofia do not. Note how the introduction of this bit of knowledge is introduced on the heels of Ikemefuna’s death. Why now? Nwoye serves as a point-of-view character to criticize some of the more negative aspects of Umuofia culture. This incident will have a powerful influence on his reaction to changes in the culture later.
Homework: Please complete 1 of 2 options.
Option 1: Please answer the multiple part questions below in 5 sentences.
Option 2: Please answer the multiple part questions below in 7 sentences.
1. How do Okonkwo’s actions after Ikemefuna’s death reveal how
he feels?
2. What is Okonkwo’s attitude toward his daughter Ezinma? Obierika states, “If I were you, I would have stayed at
home. What you have done will not please
the Earth. It is the kind of action for
which the goddess wipes out whole families” (67). What does he mean? Think about the character of Obierika – what
role might he play in the novel?
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