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Ezeudu

maleFirst seen chapter 4Last seen chapter 13Deceased

Ezeudu, the oldest man in Umuofia, recounts historic punishments for breaking the Week of Peace. Ezeudu, the eldest man of his quarter, warns Okonkwo not to take part in Ikemefuna’s death. Ezeudu dies, leading to a massive warrior funeral and the accidental death of his son by Okonkwo's gun.

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