No, Okonkwo has a personal god, but is not a god in himself.
Ikemefuna is the boy that is sent to live with Okonkwo. Eventually the boy becomes much like Okonkwo's own son, and Ikemefuna even calls Okonkwo father.
Chi is believed to represent a person's personal god and destiny in Igbo culture. In Okonkwo's case, his chi is associated with his successes and failures, guiding his path and influencing his destiny. Okonkwo's actions and decisions are therefore shaped by his belief in his own chi, impacting the outcomes of his life.
Okonkwo questions where the son of God Jesu Kristi came from, and asks who was God's wife. The representative says that he did not say God has a wife, and after being mocked again, explained the Holy Trinity to the Umuofians. Okonkwo, convinced the man was mad, went away dismissively.
Uchendu is not sympathetic to Okonkwo's moping and encourages him to be strong and face his troubles with courage. He advises Okonkwo to stop dwelling on his failures and to take responsibility for his own life. Uchendu believes that wallowing in self-pity will not help Okonkwo move forward.
Obierika showed compassion when he chided Okonkwo for killing Ikemefuna, when he stored Okonkwo's yams in his own compound, when he gave Okonkwo money for the yams he sold, and when he repeatedly visited his friend while in exile.
Okonkwo chooses not to be a lackluster man like his father and works every step of the way to further his goals.
"Okonkwo was a man." "Did you see that man, Okonkwo?" "You are my son. Okonkwo, I am your father!"
Okonkwo was not ostracized. Okonkwo was exiled for killing a man. Okonkwo was spoken badly of when he was not outwardly repentant after breaking the Week of Peace. Okonkwo was distanced from after he kills a messenger.
Okonkwo wrestled. Okonkwo fought in wars.
Kenneth Okonkwo's birth name is Kenneth Arinzechukwu Okonkwo.
Okonkwo of this time is a notable footballer. Okonkwo from Things Fall Apart is a farmer.
Obierika proves himself to be a good friend to Okonkwo in this chapter by visiting him in exile, bringing him money from the sale of Okonkwo's yams, and offering him support and encouragement during his time of need. He shows loyalty and empathy towards Okonkwo, demonstrating the strength of their friendship.