how Ikemefuna gradually became intimate with Nwoye, Okonkwo’s son
PremiumGive a brief account of how Ikemefuna gradually became intimate with Nwoye Okonkwo s son Chinua Achebe s - Things Fall Apart beautifully shows the human bonds within the Igbo family life Among these the friendship between Ikemefuna and Nwoye is very touching Ikemefuna sent to Umuofia as a hostage from Mbaino stays in Okonkwo s home Over time fear gives way to love and he grows deeply close to Nwoye Fear and Loneliness at First At first Ikemefuna feels lonely and afraid in Okonkwo s household He misses his mother and little sister Sometimes he cries silently and wishes to go home Okonkwo treats him strictly but fairly The narrator says Okonkwo had clearly washed his hands and so he ate with the kings and elders This means Okonkwo was respected for his hard work and Ikemefuna gradually began to admire such strength in his new home Growth of