Question

Who is Nwoye and how does Okonkwo treat him? Why do you think this is? Describe the relationship between Nwoye and Ikemefuna.

Answer 1

Nwoye is Okonkwo's eldest son in 'Things Fall Apart,' treated harshly due to Okonkwo's fear of weakness. Nwoye forms a close bond with Ikemefuna, who becomes a positive influence on his life and indirectly causes Nwoye's development in the narrative.

Step-by-step explanation:

Nwoye is a character in Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart. He is the eldest son of Okonkwo, the protagonist. Okonkwo often treats Nwoye harshly and with disappointment, as he considers him weak and too similar to his own father, whom Okonkwo viewed as lazy and imprudent. This treatment is indicative of Okonkwo's obsession with masculinity and his fear of being perceived as weak or failure, which are central themes in Achebe's portrayal of Igbo society and its values.

The relationship between Nwoye and Ikemefuna is marked by a strong bond. Ikemefuna, a boy taken from another village as a peace settlement and who lives with Okonkwo's family, becomes like an older brother figure to Nwoye. This relationship influences Nwoye positively by providing him with a role model he admires and emulates, which in turn, briefly earns him some respect from Okonkwo. However, the eventual fate of Ikemefuna sets the scene for Nwoye's inner turmoil and development throughout the novel.

Answer 2

The definition including its particular subject is outlined in the following section on either the clarification.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Nwoye is the eldest son of Okonkwo. He continues to treat him poorly, so even though he wants to think he's unmotivated, careless as well as feminine
• Nwoye as well as Ikemefuna have become like siblings even though they are loyal to one another and perhaps Ikemefuna makes Nwoye even more muscular and his dad accepts.