Things Fall Apart
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- The village said to execute Ikemefuna's life
- Umuofia has chosen to execute him, following the decree of the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves. According to tradition, they will carry out the execution outside of Umuofia. Despite the fact that he regards you as his father.
- The men of Umuofia proceeded on their journey, armed with sheathed machetes, while Ikemefuna carried a pot on his head, walking with them. Despite initial discomfort, he no longer felt afraid. Okonkwo followed behind him.
- The men of Umuofia proceeded on their journey, armed with sheathed machetes, while Ikemefuna carried a pot on his head, walking with them. Despite initial discomfort, he no longer felt afraid. Okonkwo followed behind him.
- A man behind Ikemefuna cleared his throat, prompting Ikemefuna to glance back. The man sternly ordered him to continue walking and not linger looking back. The manner in which it was said instilled a chilling fear in Ikemefuna.
- The pot dropped and shattered on the sand, accompanied by the sound of Ikemefuna's cry.
- In a state of fearful confusion, Okonkwo unsheathed his machete and struck Ikemefuna down. His actions were driven by a fear of being perceived as weak.
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