In the beginning of the book the Oracle sentences for Ikemefuna's death, and without questioning it the Men go out to the forest to kill him. Was there reasoning behind his death at all?
I also didn't fully understand Ikemefuna's death. However, I did find it interesting that Okonkwo forced himself to be the one to do it. I think this is because if it were anyone, it should be Ikemefuna's father, as they developed a close relationship.
I think that Okonkwo was the one to kill Ikemefuna because he would look weak otherwise. He was determind to remain a high position in the village and not be like his father. Even if it meant killing his own 'son'.
I found the death of Ikemefuna SO surprising. I didn't think that Okonkwo would be able to do it with how much he grew close to him. But then again I was mad at myself for being surprised because of Okonkwo's aching need to be accepted among the elders and become famous. The signs were all there that he was going to take part in the killing.
I thought that Onknonkwo would want to do the killing. I had figured that he wouldn't have any desire to become close with Ikemefuna and therefore when it came to killing him, he would feel obligated. I assumed he wouldn't be upset and was actually surpised when he was mourning the loss of the boy.
I wasn't at all surprised by Okonkwo's killing of Ikemefuna. Their culture was so primitive and most decisions were based off of what they believed their Gods wanted. The only reasoning behind his death was that it was the way of the culture and the wish of the Gods.
I wasn't at all surprised by Okonkwo's killing of Ikemefuna. Their culture was so primitive and most decisions were based off of what they believed their Gods wanted. The only reasoning behind his death was that it was the way of the culture and the wish of the Gods.
Although Okonkwo developed a pretty tight relationship with Ikemefuna, I knew all along that he would eventually have to be killed. However, I didn't understand the reasoning behind it either. I just assumed that it was the way things had to go because of what had happened. Because of Okonkwo's desire to be accepted and to please his village and ancestors, I knew that his love for the boy would not change his mind.
I think the main reason for the killing of Ikemefuna was merely to show more about their society in the novel. No there wasn't justification for it, merely just to get back at the other village and forcing them to sacrifice one of their youth. It also just expanded Okonkwo's character to show he truly is about being number one in his village and he is the strongest warrior no matter what the cause is.
Yes I was also shocked when the time came to kill Ikemefuna. I guess I had seen it coming all along, but it was just so sudden and random timing. Okonkwo definitely wanted to take the main role in this so he could show off his superiorness. In the end Ikemefuna had trusted his replacement "dad" and he died in vain knowing that the man he came to trust had only killed him off.
If you mean the reasoning from the author, it was probably to show Okonkwo's obedience to their customs. He follows the traditions so passionately that he kills a boy he saw as his son. He would not disobey the customs for anything, even the loss of Ikemefuna.
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I also didn't fully understand Ikemefuna's death. However, I did find it interesting that Okonkwo forced himself to be the one to do it. I think this is because if it were anyone, it should be Ikemefuna's father, as they developed a close relationship.
I think that Okonkwo was the one to kill Ikemefuna because he would look weak otherwise. He was determind to remain a high position in the village and not be like his father. Even if it meant killing his own 'son'.
I found the death of Ikemefuna SO surprising. I didn't think that Okonkwo would be able to do it with how much he grew close to him. But then again I was mad at myself for being surprised because of Okonkwo's aching need to be accepted among the elders and become famous. The signs were all there that he was going to take part in the killing.
I thought that Onknonkwo would want to do the killing. I had figured that he wouldn't have any desire to become close with Ikemefuna and therefore when it came to killing him, he would feel obligated. I assumed he wouldn't be upset and was actually surpised when he was mourning the loss of the boy.
I wasn't at all surprised by Okonkwo's killing of Ikemefuna. Their culture was so primitive and most decisions were based off of what they believed their Gods wanted. The only reasoning behind his death was that it was the way of the culture and the wish of the Gods.
I wasn't at all surprised by Okonkwo's killing of Ikemefuna. Their culture was so primitive and most decisions were based off of what they believed their Gods wanted. The only reasoning behind his death was that it was the way of the culture and the wish of the Gods.
Although Okonkwo developed a pretty tight relationship with Ikemefuna, I knew all along that he would eventually have to be killed. However, I didn't understand the reasoning behind it either. I just assumed that it was the way things had to go because of what had happened. Because of Okonkwo's desire to be accepted and to please his village and ancestors, I knew that his love for the boy would not change his mind.
I think the main reason for the killing of Ikemefuna was merely to show more about their society in the novel. No there wasn't justification for it, merely just to get back at the other village and forcing them to sacrifice one of their youth. It also just expanded Okonkwo's character to show he truly is about being number one in his village and he is the strongest warrior no matter what the cause is.
Yes I was also shocked when the time came to kill Ikemefuna. I guess I had seen it coming all along, but it was just so sudden and random timing. Okonkwo definitely wanted to take the main role in this so he could show off his superiorness. In the end Ikemefuna had trusted his replacement "dad" and he died in vain knowing that the man he came to trust had only killed him off.
If you mean the reasoning from the author, it was probably to show Okonkwo's obedience to their customs. He follows the traditions so passionately that he kills a boy he saw as his son. He would not disobey the customs for anything, even the loss of Ikemefuna.
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