Obierika

Obierika identified as Maduka's father Obierika hosts a gathering, discusses bride-price negotiations, and interacts with Okonkwo about customs and the Oracle. Obierika hosts his daughter’s uri, organizes a large feast, bought a giant goat from Umuike, and recounts the market of Umuike and its magic medicine. Obierika assists Okonkwo in packing belongings, carries his yams to his barn, and mourns the tragedy. Obierika arrives with two young men carrying bags of cowries and recounts the tragic fate of Abame. Visits Okonkwo in exile, learns about missionaries in Umuofia and Nwoye's conversion. Obierika is told that the two huts for Okonkwo have been built. Obierika informs Okonkwo about the profound changes in Umuofia, including the spread of Christianity, the white government’s court, the abuses of the kotma, the destruction of Abame, and a recent land dispute that favored a family who bribed officials, culminating in the capture and hanging of Aneto. Obierika meets Okonkwo at the marketplace and discusses the upcoming council, searching for Egonwanne. Obierika leads men to Okonkwo’s body and explains cultural customs to the District Commissioner.