Ikemefuna (Semi-Adopted Son)

Question 1

Represents the transactional nature of inter clan relations

Answer 1

’ He belongs to the clan’

Question 2

Somewhat brings out the caring side of Okonkwo. He almost thinks of him as more of a son than Nwoye

Answer 2

• Okonkwo treated him ‘Like a son’ albeit ‘with a heavy hand’
• He began ‘to feel like a member of Okonkwo’s family’

Question 3

Somewhat exposes Okonkwo’s ability to be proud of his son

Answer 3

• This is through his treatment of Ikemefuna as an equal to Nwoye, sometimes even better
• Okonkwo clearly admires his masculine attributes, considering him to be a role model to Nwoye
• Ikemefuna bridges the gap between father and son
• ‘He was like an older brother to Nwoye’
• ‘Passes two shares to Nwoye and Ikemefuna’

Question 4

’ He belongs to the clan’

Answer 4

Represents the transactional nature of inter clan relations

Question 5

• Okonkwo treated him ‘Like a son’ albeit ‘with a heavy hand’
• He began ‘to feel like a member of Okonkwo’s family’

Answer 5

Somewhat brings out the caring side of Okonkwo. He almost thinks of him as more of a son than Nwoye

Question 6

• This is through his treatment of Ikemefuna as an equal to Nwoye, sometimes even better
• Okonkwo clearly admires his masculine attributes, considering him to be a role model to Nwoye
• Ikemefuna bridges the gap between father and son
• ‘He was like an older brother to Nwoye’
• ‘Passes two shares to Nwoye and Ikemefuna’

Answer 6

Somewhat exposes Okonkwo’s ability to be proud of his son