Question

In the opening of a novel, this character’s eyes are filled with “treacherous tears” after a man mentions his “education and brilliant promise.” This character overhears Nathaniel use a parable about a tortoise to criticize him for failing to attend his mother’s funeral, but after sleeping he feels peace at her passing rather than guilt. This character is haunted by the memory of a (*) razorblade which cut his mother’s hand after he left it in his pocket. This character arranges an abortion for his girlfriend, Clara, after his family forbids their marriage because she is an osu. (10[1])This character is convicted of taking bribes despite the support of the Umuofia (10[1])Progressive Union. (-5[1])For 10 points, name this protagonist of Chinua Achebe’s No Longer at Ease, the grandson of Okonkwo. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Obi Okonkwo [or Michael Obiajulu Okonkwo; prompt on Okonkwo]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Jonathan MaginMaryland B+Maryland A9610
Jim FanFan-tastic Negs and Where to Find ThemThe Perfection of Wisdom in 8,000 Negs10910
Collin AceRutgers DiasporaGlass Onyen: A Knives Out Mystery111-5
Hasna KarimGlass Onyen: A Knives Out MysteryRutgers Diaspora12810

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2023 BHSU @ Northwestern02/25/2023Y6100%0%33%89.83
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