Both lived by the ideal of not showing any kind of weakness. For Okonkwo, showing weakness is not strong and is similar to how his father lived, which he loathed. Obi did not show weakness by not taking bribes in times of debt. Both also had titles or positions that made them appear strong. Okonkwo had many wrestling titles received from winning. Obi also held a good work position and was sent by his village to learn to benefit them once he returned. Unfortunately, both shared a fragile mental world that could be broken when it the world outside was changing. The British arrival and the assimilation into Christianity drove Okonkwo into suicide. Obi broke down from the pressure and losing his girlfriend and mother. Both men showed that despite Nigeria changing between generations, it still could produce similar
Both lived by the ideal of not showing any kind of weakness. For Okonkwo, showing weakness is not strong and is similar to how his father lived, which he loathed. Obi did not show weakness by not taking bribes in times of debt. Both also had titles or positions that made them appear strong. Okonkwo had many wrestling titles received from winning. Obi also held a good work position and was sent by his village to learn to benefit them once he returned. Unfortunately, both shared a fragile mental world that could be broken when it the world outside was changing. The British arrival and the assimilation into Christianity drove Okonkwo into suicide. Obi broke down from the pressure and losing his girlfriend and mother. Both men showed that despite Nigeria changing between generations, it still could produce similar