Chielo, the priestess of Agbala, she embodies the power and influence of traditional Igbo religion, serving as a conduit between the spiritual and physical realms. Chielo's character, examining her role in the community, her relationship with other characters, and her significance in the novel's themes. Chielo's relationship with Ezinma is particularly significant. She is deeply fond of the child, calling her "my daughter" and often showering her with affection. This fondness suggests a potential for Ezinma to inherit Chielo's role as priestess in the future.

She exemplifies a more traditional and submissive type of parenting in Igbo society. Her role shows how women were often assigned to the household area, where they were responsible for raising children and managing the family. Nwoye's mother has an important part in forming her son's personality. Her loving differences in personality with Okonkwo's awful parenting style, causing tension inside Nwoye. He has a greater emotional connection with his mother, which shapes his identity and his struggle against his father's demands. Such relationship with mom provides an escape for Nwoye, focussing on the emotional and psychological aspects of family interactions.