Osugo Ezeani Ojiugo Ogbuefi Ezeudu Amadiora The Village Rain Maker Homework Check: Ch 4 Proverbs “Look at a king’s mouth and one would think he had never sucked at his mother’s breast” (26). “Those whose palm-kernels were cracked for them by a benevolent spirit should not forget to be humble” (26). Characters Osugo Ezeani Ojiugo Ogbuefi Ezeudu Amadiora The Village Rain Maker

Ch 4 Discussion Questions Did the other Umofian men support Okonkwo in insulting Osugo at the kindred meeting? What does their reaction say about Okonkwo? Does Okonkwo deserve his success? Describe and evaluate the relationship between Nwoye and Ikemefuna. What is the only emotion Okonkwo shows? Why? Why did Okonkwo break the week of peace? How did he feel internally and externally about his actions? What does Okonkwo hope for his sons? What sustained Ikemefuna throughout his time with Okonkwo’s family?