Things Fall Apart Questions on Chapter 13
Things Fall Apart
What is the role of the ekwe drum's esoteric language in Things Fall Apart?
The ekwe drum in Things Fall Apart serves as a vital tool for long-distance communication across the nine villages. Its esoteric language conveys crucial messages, such as announcements of death, as...
Things Fall Apart
In Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, how is Ezeudu's son killed during the funeral?
During Ezeudu's funeral in Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo's gun accidentally goes off, killing Ezeudu's sixteen-year-old son. This tragic incident happens amid the chaos of the warrior funeral, which...
Things Fall Apart
What doubts does Obierika reflect in this excerpt from Things Fall Apart, and how do they signify changes in the clan?
Obierika's doubts in the excerpt reflect his questioning of the clan's traditions, particularly the harsh punishment of Okonkwo for an accidental crime and the practice of abandoning twins. These...