![]() ![]() Ikemefuna considers himself to be Okonkwo’s true son because of the bond of affection they share. He had never been fond of his real father, and at the end of three years he had become very distant indeed." (7.26)Īnalysis- As Ikemefuna was being taken out to the woods to be slaughtered, he did not have any fear, because he considered Okonkwo to be his real father. Quote- " He could hardly imagine that Okonkwo was not his real father. All in all, Ikemefuna influenced many of the events that occurred in the book while he was alive, and after he was killed.Ģ. He did not eat for several days and he would stay awake at night thinking about his death. This was the only time in the book that we saw a soft side from Okonkwo. The death of him brought out a side of Okonkwo that nobody would have ever expected. He was a role model for the kids in the village, and he was admired by Okonkwo. Impact on novel- Ikemefuna had a huge impact on the novel. ![]() He began to realize that Ikemefuna was a good role model for Nwoye, because he was teaching him to be more of a man. Ikemefuna became like a son to him, even more so than his own son, Nwoye. Ikemefuna was talented, hardworking, and a great hunter. He was sent to Umuofia as a sacrifice, when one of the villagers was killed by a Mbaino man. He knows which trees make the best bows and tells delightful folk stories." (43)Īnalysis- Ikemefuna was a young boy who lived in the neighboring village, Mbaino. He can identify birds, trap rodents, and make flutes. Quote- " Ikemefuna already knows much about the world and can do almost anything.
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