What does Okonkwo fear?
Okonkwo’s tragic flaw is his fear of weakness and failure.
What is Okonkwo’s greatest fear?
Okonkwo is a self-made, well-respected member of the Umuofia clan. Though outwardly stern and powerful, much of his life is dictated by internal fear. His greatest, overwhelming worry is that he will become like his father – lazy, unable to support his family, and cowardly.
What did Okonkwo do whenever he thought?
What did Okonkwo do whenever he thought of his father’s weakness? He thought of his own wealth and success. They thought that they were lepers.
What is the purpose of Obierika’s visit?
Obierika’s real reason for the visit is to inform Okonkwo that he saw Nwoye with some missionaries in Umuofia. When Obierika asked Nwoye why he was in the village, Nwoye responded that he was “one of them.” When asked about his father, Okonkwo, Nwoye replied that “he is not my father.”
What lesson does Okonkwo teach uchendu?
Uchendu urges Okonkwo to respect their cultural history and accept the help of his mother’s family with more grace and appreciation than he has shown. Uchendu not only reminds Okonkwo of how their culture works, but also looks beyond culture to talk generally about life.
Who came to visit Okonkwo?
Oberika
What message did Okonkwo give to his sons?
What message did Okonkwo give to his sons and daughters after Nwoye left the family? He told his sons that if they wanted to be like Nwoye they should do it now so he could curse them, and he told his daughters to wait to return to Umuofia to get married.
How does Okonkwo feel about his new life?
According to Achebe, how does Okonkwo feel about his new life? Okonkwo does not approve of his new life, but he accepts it because he has no other choice. He does not want to lose his spot on top with his society but he learns to accept that it will happen sooner or later, and Uchendu helps him accept it.
Why does Okonkwo threaten nwoye?
Why is Okonkwo so angry with Nwoye? Part of the reason Okonkwo is so angry about Nwoye’s new religion is that he considers Christianity weak and effeminate, and we know how important manliness is to Okonkwo. Okonkwo sees his father in Nwoye and can’t believe that he could father a son who’s so much like “a woman.”
How does Okonkwo determine the clan not going to war?
Okonkwo senses that the tribe will not go to war. He knows this because he can hear voices from his clan asking: “Why did he do it?” Okonkwo leaves. It can be argued that Okonkwo’s murder of the court messenger is both an act of fate and an act of free will.