Oracles- Gods of certain elements, messengers of Chukwu.
Ndichie- elders
Ozo- the name of one of the titles or ranks
Umunna- a wide group of kinsmen
Efulefu- worthless man
Agbala- women, also used for a man who has taken no title
Osu- outcast. Having been dedicated to a god, the osu was taboo and was not allowed to mix with the free born in any way
• a good reputation is crucial to Okonkwo and therefore his disappointment is very great when he loses it. Okonkwo’s disappointment in his father made him even more determined to be a successful farmer and wrestler. He has a number of ankle bracelets to demonstrate publicly his titles.
Okonkwo’s father, Unoka, will not take part in any violence which leads to his being called agbala. It is expected that men will win titles in battles, such as Ozo, as Okonkwo does. Ozo is not only the title of a man who has been victorious in battle, but is also the name of the traditional ritual when the title is awarded