TFA Flashcards
Who is the main character in the story?
Okonkwo
What is the name of Okonkwo’s father?
Unoka
What are the characteristics of Unoka?
Lazy, debt-ridden
Who is Uchendu?
Okonkwo’s uncle, lives in Mbanta
What is the name of Okonkwo’s second wife?
Ekwefi
Who is Ezinma?
Ekwefi’s daughter, loved by Okonkwo
What happens to Ikemefuna?
Killed by Okonkwo
Who is Obierika?
Okonkwo’s friend, voice of reason
What is the significance of Ogbuefi Ezeugo?
Respected elder in Umuofia, dies, funeral
Who tries to recruit Ezinma?
Chielo, Priestess of Agbala
What does Agbala represent?
Oracle of the Hills and Caves
What is Mr. Kiaga’s role?
Missionary and interpreter from Africa
What is the difference between Mr. Brown and Reverend Smith?
Mr. Brown tries to understand their culture; Reverend Smith is strict and doesn’t care about their culture
Who is the District Commissioner?
Governor figure, writing a book about African people, racist
What is the name of Okonkwo’s home village?
Umuofia
Where is Mbanta?
Okonkwo’s mother’s homeland, exiled there
What conflict arises from Mbaino?
Killed one of their girls, Ikemefuna from there
What does Ani represent?
Earth goddess
What is the Week of Peace?
Cultural festival in the story
What does the Royal/sacred python represent?
God of the water, not allowed to kill it
What is the Evil Forest?
Graveyard of the worst people, bad spirits
What is the significance of the kola nut?
Cultural symbol in the community
What is palm wine?
Traditional alcoholic beverage
What is the role of proverbs in the culture?
Used to convey wisdom and tradition
What does Osu refer to?
Outcast, life dedicated to a god, can’t be around regular people
What is a chi?
Personal god/spirit
What is an obi?
Living quarters for head of family
What are Egwugwu?
Represent spirit ancestors, handle legal disputes, wear masks
What does Ochu mean?
Murder (male is worse)
What is an Ogbanje?
Child that repeatedly dies and comes back from the same mother
What does ‘llo’ refer to?
‘Playground’, community place, ceremonies
