Things Fall Apart CH 4 Script

Aariz:

Good a ernoon, today our presenta on is about Chapter 4 of

Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe. In this par cular chapter,
there are 3 main components to analyse. Okonkwo’s
Behaviour, Ikemefuna’s se lement in Okonkwo’s household,
and the ac vi es of the plan ng season a er the week of
peace.
Mustafa:
In this chapter, we see more of Okonkwo’s rule over his
household and impa ence for men without tles or a place in
Igbo society. We see mul ple incidents of this through the
chapter. For example, at a mee ng to discuss the next
ancestral feast, Osugo — a man without tles — contradicts
Okonkwo, who in turn insults Osugo by declaring the mee ng
is "for men." When others at the mee ng side with Osugo,
Okonkwo apologizes. This shows Okonkwo’s deep-rooted
disgust for these kind of men, which stems from the
behaviours of his father, and blossomed through his
childhood.

Ebaad:
During the annual Week of Peace just before plan ng me,
tradi on permits no one in the village to speak a harsh word
to another person. One day during this week, Okonkwo's
youngest wife, Ojiugo, goes to a friend's house to braid her
hair, and she forgets to prepare Okonkwo's a ernoon meal
and feed her children. When Ojiugo returns, Okonkwo beats
her severely. Even when he is reminded of the ban on
violence, he doesn't stop the bea ng. Because Okonkwo's
viola on of peace can jeopardize the whole village's crops,
the priest of the earth goddess orders Okonkwo to make
offerings at his shrine. This shows how Okonkwo’s harsh rule
upon his household can some mes get into the way of Igbo
tradi ons, the cornerstone of their society. This really shows
how severe Okonkwo’s fear of failure and laziness is, since it
even gets in the way of his religion and tradi ons, and he
even ignores the obvious misfortune this brings for the clan
in general. Though Okonkwo might inwardly experience
emo ons of regret and sympathy for how he beats his wives,
his sons, and Ikemefuna, he dares not to express these
emo ons, since it would be a sign of weakness in his eyes.
Ayaan Romail:
At first, Ikemefuna is very unhappy — he misses his mother
and sister, he tries to run away, and he won't eat. A er
Okonkwo threatens to beat him, Ikemefuna finally eats, but
then vomits and becomes ill for twelve days. As he recovers,
he seems to lose his fear and sadness. Ikemefuna has become
very popular in Okonkwo's house, especially with Nwoye and
the other children. To them, he seems to know everything
and can make useful things like flutes, rodent traps, and
bows. Even Okonkwo has inwardly become fond of
Ikemefuna, but he does not show affec on — a womanly sign
of weakness.
Uzair:
Okonkwo treats Ikemefuna with a heavy hand, as he does
other members of his family, although he allows Ikemefuna
to accompany him like a son to mee ngs and feasts, carrying
his stool and his bag. Ikemefuna calls Okonkwo "father." This
shows the extent of the fondness Okonkwo feels for
Ikemefuna, and how his handy skills impress Okonkwo. You
can tell that Okonkwo sees himself in Ikemefuna, but intends
to make him more like him through means such as bea ngs
and reprimands.
Ayaan Hassan:
A er the week of peace, Okonkwo spent the next few days
preparing his seed-yams. He would look at each seed yam
carefully to see whether it was good for sowing. If a yam was
too big then he would split it skillfully. During the plan ng
season, Yam, the king of crops would demand hard work and
constant a en on from dawn to dusk. The young tendrils
were protected from the earth heat with rings of sisal leaves.
As the rains became heavier, the women planted maize,
melons and beans between the yam mounds. The yams were
then staked, first with li le s cks and later with tall and big
tree branches. The women weeded the farm thrice at definite
periods during the growth of the yams. This shows this
highlights the tradi ons and me culous methods used by
Okonkwo to ensure a good harvest.
Abdul Rehman:
In tradi onal Igbo society, agriculture is not just a means of
sustenance but also a measure of a man’s worth. Okonkwo’s
insistence on rigorous farming methods and his high
expecta ons from Nwoye and Ikemefuna reflect the societal
pressure to uphold these masculine ideals.
Okonkwo’s iden ty is deeply rooted in these tradi ons, and

his masculinity is defined by his strength, farming prowess,
and ability to provide for his family. His fear of being
perceived as weak or effeminate, like his father Unoka, drives
him to adhere strictly to tradi onal gender roles and
expecta ons. This adherence to tradi on and the pursuit of
masculinity o en lead to conflict and, ul mately, contribute
to Okonkwo’s downfall.

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Aariz:

Good a ernoon, today our presenta on is about Chapter 4 of

Okonkwo’s iden ty is deeply rooted in these tradi ons, and

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