Okonkwo was generally unsympathetic to people because he had worked hard and believed that anyone who was not succeeding was doing so due to lack of trying. He did not believe those people were worth much. Okonkwo is occasionally sympathetic, but his need to be seen as a man leads him to behave impassively and with hard emotions like anger, but without soft emotions which would show weakness.
During the court proceedings, Okonkwo accidentally kills Ezeudu's son, which is a crime against the earth goddess and considered a grave offense in Igbo culture. Okonkwo's act of violence ultimately leads to his exile from the village.
Okonkwo is chastised by the village elders for beating his wife during the Week of Peace, which is a sacred time when violence is prohibited in the community. This act is seen as a violation of tradition and disrespect towards the gods and spirits. As a result, Okonkwo is required to make a sacrifice to atone for his actions.
Okonkwo was warned not to kill his adopted son, but ends up doing it. Later on, he ends up killing Ezeudo's son in an accident. It is suggested that this may be the work of the gods, as punishment for the first act.
"Okonkwo was a man." "Did you see that man, Okonkwo?" "You are my son. Okonkwo, I am your father!"
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.
Because it is his son's duty. Okonkwo is the master of the house.
Okonkwo's best friend is Obierika.