What were Okonkwo's strengths?

Answer 1

Okonkwo's idea of masculinity is that of a strong well-built man who is a great wrestler, farmer, hunter, and warrior. The ideal man shows no emotions, and does not have time to waste with instruments such as the Flute. He loves to work hard, and shows his success through his hard work. He leads by example, and chides those who do not work hard enough by his standards. The ideal man has an uncontrollable temperament and flies into inconsolable rages. He has great children as well, as beats both his children and his wives to keep them in line. The ideal man has many war stories, where he stalks and kills other warriors.

Answer 2

Okonkwo's strengths included his physical prowess, hard work ethic, and determination to succeed. He was known for his ability to overcome challenges and his ambition to rise above his father's reputation.

Answer 3

Okonkwo's main flaw was his rigidity and fear which led him to cling so dearly to his ideas of manliness. Because he never challenges these assumptions, he makes increasingly poor decisions when some flexibility would help him out.

Answer 4

Okonkwo, son of Unoka, was a proliferate wrestler and warrior of Umuofia. Okonkwo first gained fame throughout the 9 villages when he was 18 and defeated the wrestler Amalinze the Cat, who had been undefeated for 7 years. He later participated in many wars for Umuofia, and killed 5 other men. He kept the skull from his first cup as a wine glass.

FamilyHis mother was born in the neighbouring village of Mbanta. Okonkwo had 3 wives, and many children from each of them.

Answer 5

Okonkwo's strengths were his physical strength, his unbreakable resolve, his ambition to be great, and his hard work-ethic. This made him a great wrestler, warrior and farmer.

Answer 6

At the age of 18, Okonkwo became a champion wrestler by throwing Amalinze 'the Cat', who had never been thrown, hence the name 'The Cat'

Answer 7

Okonkwo's virtues are that he is a lord of the clan. His faults are that he is mean to those less successful and is very tempermental and always beats his wives.

Answer 8

Yes. Okonkwo is shown never to lie to or cheat another man. He holds respect in high regard. He pays back his debts unlike his father.