Chinua Achebe's Things Fall Apart

1. Why does Okonkwo refer to a lizard and "Eneke the bird" during his negotiation with Nwakibie over a share-cropping arrangement (21-22)? How does this negotiation turn out?

2. Why does Achebe write, "They became ordinary human beings again," when describing the drummers at the wrestling match (48)?

3. What is the difference between masculine and feminine stories (55-56), and how does this difference shape Nwoye's development?

4. Why do members of the community warn Okonkwo not to take part in the murder of Ikemefuna, and why does he take part anyway?

5. What is at stake in Okagbue's search for Ezinma's iyi-uwa?