Okonkwo flees to his mother’s village, Mbanta, after accidentally killing a clansman, which is considered a crime of inadvertence in his Igbo society. This exile is a punishment intended to cleanse him of the crime and to allow him to seek refuge in a more forgiving environment. During his time in Mbanta, he grApples with feelings of shame and failure, reflecting on his identity and values.
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