How are Okonkwo and Obierika similar and different?
Obierika is similar to Okonkwo in that he has no problem going to war and no problem with beating children and women. Obierika mentions, “I am not afraid of blood; and if anyone tells you that I am, he is telling a lie” (2888). The difference is that he does all of these actions more sparingly.
How would you compare Okonkwo with his friend Obierika?
Okonkwo is stubborn, headstrong, and rigid. Obierika is open-minded, thoughtful, and expressive. Both believe and follow the same religion, and attempt to attain honour in their society. They are friends that are not afraid to criticize one another or point out each others faults.
How are Obierika and Okonkwo foils to one another?
This passage shows that Obierika is not so concerned about power and supremacy. Because of the contrast in Obierika’s traits, he is definitely a foil to Okonkwo because Okonkwo is very strong-minded, dogmatic, and hot-tempered. If something does not go his way, Okonkwo will do something very irrational about it.
What does Obierika say about Okonkwo?
Obierika replies that he “had something better to do.” He expresses his disapproval of Okonkwo’s role in killing Ikemefuna. The act, he says, will upset the Earth, and the earth goddess will get her revenge.
Who is Obierika to Okonkwo?
Who is Obierika? Obierika is a strong, level-headed man of the same village, Umuofia, as the novel’s protagonist Okonkwo. The two are great friends, despite being complete opposites — or foils of one another.
What happens to Obierika?
At the end of the novel, Obierika takes the District Commissioner to see Okonkwo’s hanging corpse. In a rare moment of discomfiture, Obierika loses his composure and accuses the District Commissioner of forcing Okonkwo – one of the greatest men he has known – to death and shame.
How did Obierika help Okonkwo?
Obierika also helps Okonkwo when his friend is exiled for accidentally killing a boy; he sells Okonkwo’s yams and gives Okonkwo the money.
What is the subject of the argument between Okonkwo and Obierika?
Okonkwo complains to Obierika that his sons are not manly enough and says that he would be happier if Ezinma were a boy because she has “the right spirit.” He and Obierika then argue over whether it was right of Okonkwo to partake in Ikemefuna’s death.
What does Obierika disagree with?
What custom of the clan does Obierika disagree with? That a man must be punished for a crime committed unintentionally. What happens at the Agbala shrine/cave? Agbala gives the will of the god there to those who were looking for the god.
How does Obierika react to Okonkwo’s death?
Obierika displays an uncharacteristic flash of temper and lashes out at the commissioner, blaming him for Okonkwo’s death and praising his friend’s greatness. The commissioner decides to honor the group’s request, but he leaves and orders his messengers to do the work.
How did Obierika say Okonkwo could thank him?
Is Obierika serious when he tells Okonkwo he could thank him by killing one of his sons- or himself? The white missionary speaks through an interpreter. What is funny about this?
Who does Obierika blame for Okonkwo’s death?
the commissioner
Obierika displays an uncharacteristic flash of temper and lashes out at the commissioner, blaming him for Okonkwo’s death and praising his friend’s greatness.