Which of the following is the Igbo rule of law that Okonkwo disregards when he suggests the villagers of Abame should have armed themselves against the white men?

A) Resolve disputes peacefully before resorting to violence.

B) Never kill someone who says nothing.

C) Consult with the Oracle before taking any serious action.

D) Let the egwugwu settle all legal disputes.

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Felicity Yates

23 August, 19:14

Which of the following is the Igbo rule of law that Okonkwo disregards when he suggests the villagers of Abame should have armed themselves against the white men?

A) Resolve disputes peacefully before resorting to violence.

B) Never kill someone who says nothing.

C) Consult with the Oracle before taking any serious action.

D) Let the egwugwu settle all legal disputes.

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Peppa Pig · Answer 1

The correct option is B.

A white man visited the village of Abame on a bicycle. At his arrival, the villagers consulted their oracle about him and the oracle told them that he will destroy their village. The villager killed the white man and hanged his bicycle on a scared tree, without allowing him to say anything. Few days later, some white men noticed the bicycle on the tree, guessed what happen and they surrounded the village and killed all the villagers. It is a taboo in Ibo land to kill a man who says nothing.