His mother must have had great spirit for he did not inherit his strength and manliness from his father Unoka.
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his fear of being like his father
Okonkwo is anxious about Nwoye because he sees him as weak and effeminate, unlike what he believes a son should be. Okonkwo wants Nwoye to embody the masculine values of strength, aggression, and success, which causes tension in their relationship.
Okonkwo is a direct person and prefers direct approaches to problems, whereas the villages are more cautious in general. This causes conflict when dealing with the Christians and the Europeans. Another conflict is caused by Okonkwo's arrogance and demeanour, which causes him to think himself superior to other villagers. As a result, some villagers are resentful towards him, are insulted by Okonkwo, or are drawn into fights with him. Okonkwo causes further conflict by breaking the week of peace, when he releases his pent-up state by beating his wife. Further conflict is caused by his need to appear emotionless and manly, causing many villagers to think that he is not truly repenting his sin.
"Okonkwo was a man." "Did you see that man, Okonkwo?" "You are my son. Okonkwo, I am your father!"
Okonkwo is shown to be incapable of adapting to both the nature of his tribe and the power of the European colonists. Several particular events include:Okonkwo beating his wife during the week of peace.Okonkwo missing Ekwefi with his gun.The declaration that Ikemefuna must die.The accident which causes Okonkwo to be exiled.Nwoye's conversion to Christianity.The imprisonment of Okonkwo after burning the church.Okonkwo's hanging.
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.
In Chinua Achebe's novel "Things Fall Apart," Okonkwo shoots at Ekwefi during the annual wrestling match out of frustration due to his anger and pride being hurt by her comment that Ezinma may not survive being married off. This act shows Okonkwo's impulsive and violent nature.
Obierika invites Okonkwo to witness the negotiation of Akueke's bride price.Obierika tries to assuage Okonkwo's fears of Nwoye not being manly enough.Obierika does not mention Unoka, knowing the Okonkwo is still ashamed of him.Obierika does not fail to criticize Okonkwo for taking part in the sacrifice of Ikemefuna, having also declined to take part in that ceremony.Obierika invites Okonkwo's family to his daughter's wedding.Obierika console Okonkwo on his pending exile.Obierika helps with other friends to carry Okonkwo's yams to his barn. He is trusted to store these yams.Later on, he sells Okonkwo's yams and gives Okonkwo the money in Mbanta.Obierika again visit Okonkwo in Mbanta.Obierika is trusted and paid to build two huts in Okonkwo's old compound.Finally, he takes responsibility for the burying of his friend after he has desecrated himself.
Okonkwo of this time is a notable footballer. Okonkwo from Things Fall Apart is a farmer.
Kenneth Okonkwo's birth name is Kenneth Arinzechukwu Okonkwo.