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Major Characters
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Protagonist; respected warrior and farmer in Umuofia Obsessed with strength and masculinity Fears becoming like his father Tragic flaw: rigidity and pride | Okonkwo |
| Okonkwo’s father Gentle, artistic, but seen as weak and unsuccessful Represents what Okonkwo rejects | Unoka |
| Okonkwo’s eldest son Sensitive, struggles with father’s expectations Later drawn to Christianity | Nwoye |
| Okonkwo’s second wife Strong-willed; mother of Ezinma Shares deep bond with her daughter | Ekwefi |
| Ekwefi’s daughter; Okonkwo’s favorite child Intelligent, strong, and emotionally perceptive Represents what Okonkwo wishes for in a son | Ezinma |
| Okonkwo’s uncle in Mbanta Wise, patient, and reflective Teaches Okonkwo about balance and family | Uchendu |
| Okonkwo’s close friend Thoughtful and questioning Acts as a foil to Okonkwo (more flexible mindset) | Obierika |
| Elder of Umuofia Warns Okonkwo not to kill Ikemefuna | Ogbuefi Ezeudu |
| Boy given to Umuofia from another village Becomes like a son to Okonkwo His death deeply affects Nwoye | Ikemefuna |
| First white missionary Patient and respectful approach to conversion | Mr. Brown |
| More aggressive missionary (introduced later) Less tolerant of Igbo traditions | Reverend Smith |
| Ibo man who converted to Christianity Killed the sacred python Died of illness | Okoli |
| Ibo woman who converted to Christianity Has multiple sets of twins | Nneka |
| Okonkwo’s home village Represents traditional Igbo culture and strength | Unuofia |
| Okonkwo’s motherland (place of exile) Represents: refuge reflection “Mother is Supreme” | Mbanta |
| Nearby village destroyed by white men Early warning of colonial violence | Abame |
| Established in Mbanta Symbol of: change division colonial influence | Mission Church |
| Sacred place where unwanted things are left Missionaries settle there → challenge Igbo beliefs | Evil Forest |
| Form of currency | Cowries |
| Personal god/spiritual destiny Reflects individual fate and success | Chi |
| Masked elders representing ancestral spirits Act as judges | Egwugwu |
| Sacred time before planting season Violence is forbidden | Week of Peace |
| Spiritual authority guiding decisions | Oracle of the Hills and Caves |
| A man’s personal hut | Obi |
| Extended family/clan | Umunna |
| Outcasts dedicated to a god Socially excluded Key to understanding conversion to Christianity | Osu |
| Payment made to marry a woman | Bride-price |
| Symbol of hospitality and respect | Kola Nut |
| Accidental killing (like Okonkwo’s offense) Leads to exile | “Female Crime” |
| Intentional killing More severe punishment | “Male Crime” |
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ELAFINAL