Things Fall Apart – Plot & Events
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Why is Ikemefuna killed?
The Oracle demands it; Okonkwo kills him to avoid looking weak.
What causes Okonkwo’s exile?
He accidentally kills a clansman during a funeral and is exiled for 7 years.
What happens during Okonkwo’s exile?
Missionaries arrive in the region and begin converting villagers to Christianity.
Why does Nwoye convert to Christianity?
He is disturbed by violence in his culture, including Ikemefuna’s death.
Finds solace in new faith since his father didn’t accept him.
What happens when Enoch unmasks an egwugwu?
It causes outrage and leads to the burning of the church by the Igbo.
What is the climax of the novel?
Okonkwo kills a colonial messenger to try to start a rebellion.
Why does Okonkwo kill himself?
He realizes his people will not fight back, and he feels hopeless and dishonored.
What happens at the end of the novel?
Okonkwo is found hanged; the District Commissioner reduces his story to a footnote.