Ikemefuna

Ikemefuna is briefly mentioned as the youth sacrificed to prevent war between Umuofia and Mbaino. Ikemefuna, a fifteen‑year‑old boy given by Mbaino as compensation, is placed in Okonkwo’s household. Ikemefuna lives with Okonkwo for three years, forming a close bond with Nwoye and participating in household duties. Ikemefuna fetches Okonkwo’s gun and later joins other children at the stream during the festival Ikemefuna, who had lived three years in Okonkwo’s household and become like a brother to Nwoye, is condemned by the Oracle and killed by Okonkwo. Ikemefuna's death haunts Okonkwo and is referenced throughout the chapter.