Things Fall Apart | Chapter 4 Summary and Analysis

New Characters:
Osugo: a man who has taken no titles

Ojiugo: Okonkwo’s youngest wife

Ezeani: Ani’s priest

Ogbuefi Ezeudu: oldest man in the village

Nwayieke: old woman who lives near the udala tree

Summary
Okonkwo is successful because he works hard. However, he is rude to unsuccessful men. For example, he calls Osugo a woman because he has not taken any titles. Okonkwo continues to rule his family with an iron hand. Ikemefuna, the hostage from Mbaino, has stayed with Okonkwo for three years. Nwoye’s mother, Okonkwo’s...


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