Things Fall Apart Questions on Chapter 9
Things Fall Apart
What are some superstitions in Things Fall Apart?
In Things Fall Apart, superstitions include the belief that evil will fall on the clan if Okonkwo beats his wife during Peace Week, the ogbanje (wicked children reborn after dying), and digging up...
Things Fall Apart
What's the story Okonkwo's mother told about why mosquitoes buzz in people's ears?
Okonkwo's mother told a story about a mosquito that fell in love with Ear and wanted to marry her. Ear mocked the mosquito for its frail body and short lifespan, so the mosquito vowed revenge by...
Things Fall Apart
Did Ezinma bury the iyi-uwa under the orange tree, or could the stone have ended up there by coincidence?
In Things Fall Apart, it is ambiguous whether Ezinma buried the iyi-uwa under the orange tree or if it ended up there by coincidence. While Achebe presents the scene as if Ezinma correctly identifies...