Shows of emotion, including praise, are considered womanly. Okonkwo has a deep-seeded fear of being thought of as less than a man.
Okonkwo's reluctance to show affection is due to his belief that showing emotion is a sign of weakness. He has been ingrained with the idea that masculinity is associated with being strong and powerful, so he refrains from displaying any signs of vulnerability, even towards his own family. This is also influenced by his fear of being like his father, who he views as weak.
reluctant
Reluctant is the correct spelling.
The opposite of reluctant is "willing."
No, eager is an antonym of reluctant.
No it can't. Reluctant is an adjective. Reluctantly is an adverb.
The word reluctant is an adjective. It means to be unwilling.
The ISBN of Reluctant Guru is 9780882537290.
Reluctant Guru was created in 1974.
Reluctant Heroes was created in 1951.
The Reluctant Queen was created in 1990.
The ISBN of The Reluctant Queen is 0307346153.
The Reluctant Saint was created in 1962.