How does Okonkwo show his masculinity?

Answer 1

Okonkwo becomes a great wrestler, a great warrior, and a great farmer.

He throws the legendary 'Cat', who was undefeated for 5 years.

He killed 5 men during war time.

He prospered by farming yam, the 'king' of crops.

He had 3 wives and many children.

Answer 2

Okonkwo believed that manliness came from being strong and rich. To prove his manliness to his tribe he became a great Wrestling champion, defeating Amalinze the Cat. In wars, Okonkwo was a fierce warrior, having killed 5 men, and having made a cup out of the skull of his first kill. He often got into fights with lesser men, showing them little patience. He showed little emotion because he believed emotion made one weak. It was not just the showing of emotion, but actually having the emotions themselves. One example of Okonkwo showing his cold-bloodedness was when he killed Ikemefuna as he cried out to him for mercy. Okonkwo did not 'waste time' with Musical Instruments. He was wealthy through his hard work as a farmer, and did not accumulate debts like his father. He had several wives, and many children. He beat his children and his wives during his inconsolable rages, one of the few emotions he allowed himself. He made aggressive speeches concerning wars and foreigners. He also tells wars stories and wrestling stories.

Answer 3

Okonkwo shows his masculinity by being strong, determined, and aggressive. He values strength and power, both physically and socially, and seeks to assert his dominance in his community through displays of bravery and control. He is often rigid in his beliefs and actions, which he associates with traditional ideas of masculinity.

Answer 4

He is particularly strong, and hard-working. He is dis-compassionate, and not respectful of people less manly than him, often getting into fights with these people.