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Why does Okonkwo insult others?

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15y ago
Updated: 8/17/2019

Okonkwo insults others because he himself is subtly insecure about his manliness. Therefore, he must make a show of his own manliness in order to prove himself to others. Further, he is annoyed with people who do not live up to his own standards, because he feels that they weaken the tribe and are harder to deal with and trust.

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