![]() Over the years, Okonkwo becomes an extremely volatile man he is apt to explode at the slightest provocation. ![]() Ikemefuna befriends Okonkwo's son, Nwoye, and Okonkwo becomes inwardly fond of the boy. He resolves to overcome the shame that he feels as a result of his father's weaknesses by being what he considers to be "manly" therefore, he dominates his wives and children by being insensitive and controlling.īecause Okonkwo is a leader of his community, he is asked to care for a young boy named Ikemefuna, who is given to the village as a peace offering by neighboring Mbaino to avoid war with Umuofia. Okonkwo despises and resents his father's gentle and idle ways. Unoka died a shameful death and left numerous debts. He was referred to as agbala, one who resembles the weakness of a woman and has no property. Within the community, Unoka was considered a failure and a laughingstock. Consequently, his wife and children often went hungry. He often borrowed money and then squandered it on palm-wine and merrymaking with friends. Okonkwo's father, Unoka, was a lazy and wasteful man. Okonkwo determines to gain titles for himself and become a powerful and wealthy man in spite of his father's weaknesses. ![]() He first earns personal fame and distinction, and brings honor to his village, when he defeats Amalinze the Cat in a wrestling contest. Okonkwo is a respected and influential leader within the Igbo community of Umuofia in eastern Nigeria. Things Fall Apart is about the tragic fall of the protagonist, Okonkwo, and the Igbo culture.
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