Things Fall Apart Chapter 12-13

There is a strange twist of events in these two chapters. In chapter 12, it talks about how Okonkwo was worried when Chielo took Ezinma. I think that this shows that Okonkwo has a special place in his heart for her. Then, it talks about Obierika's daughter's wedding day. The whole village gets together and cooks a large feast for the celebration. While the women are cooking, news of a cow running loose is told. The women stop what they are doing and go and retrieve the cow. The owner must pay a fine for damage. While all of this is happening, the men discuss how they do not think that the groom will bring enough wine. They said that at least thirty pots would be good enough. They are impressed when the groom brings fifty pots of wine. I think it is weird that the grooms buy their brides with wine. That is crazy. The wedding and feast are a success. After the celebration, news of Ezeudu's death is heard. Ezeudu was the man who warned Okonkwo not to kill Ikemefuna. Ezeudu was a great warrior and Okonko is sad. During the funeral, Okonkwo accidently shoots his gun and kills Ezeudu's son. He is sentenced to leave the village for seven years. He takes his family to Mbanta, where his mother had lived. It is sad that they had to leave. It is not like Okonkwo meant to kill the son. He should not be punished so severely.