... desperation for greatness and respect. However, by killing the boy himself, Okonkwo commits his second offense against the Igbo tribal laws. In Umuofio, age is respected and representative of wisdom. Although Achebe describes Okonkwo as: "one of the greatest men of his time- (Achebe 18), he also mentions Okonkwo's immaturity. Although he was a great and strong man, he lacked wisdom. Okonkwo contradicts ... return is barely noticed. The novel states Okonkwo's description of the Igbo men: "For the warlike men of Umuofia, who had so unaccountably become soft like women- ( Achebe 143). He fi...

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• Grade Level: High School

... and free will, masculinity, fear, tribal belief, justice and colonization. Towards the end of the novel the events which led to the falling apart of the tribe were shown. All their beliefs were threatened by the coming of the new religion. Umuofia was known to be a united tribe, but because of the coming of the white men, the tribe was broken apart. Some people became converts, while the ... for seven years. Masculinity is one of the novel's central themes. Weakness is a character exhibited by women. This was what Okonkwo believes. He admires his daughter Enzima because she is wise for ...

• Word Count: 2714
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School