Examples Of Okonkwo In Things Fall Apart

In literature there are many characters who show great strengths and weaknesses in the story. In Achebe’s publication, Things Fall Apart, Achebe displays many strengths and weakness in his main character, Okonkwo. In the novel, Okonkwo encounters several situations where he reveals these exact characteristics. Okonkwo the protagonist, is character who has is made up of strengths and as well as, weaknesses.
Okonkwo is viewed as a man who possesses many strengths. One of Okonkwo's main strengths is determination. In Things Fall Apart he shows this characteristic throughout the book. For example, he shows determination during the period of time when life was tough. However, “in spite of these disadvantages, he had begun to lay the foundation of a prosperous future…” (13). Okonkwo also has the citizens of his clan, greatly respect and admire …show more content…
One weakness of Okonkwo is that he is very impatient. Okonkwo’s impatience leads him to not accept his son, and he also “had no patience with unsuccessful men” (5). The first weakness actually leads to another of Okonkwo’s weaknesses. The weakness is that he is not satisfied with his first son, Nwoye. Okonkwo’s dissatisfaction with his son is a weakness because Nwoye does not meet his father's moral expectations. Despite having many strengths, Okonkwo is impatient and intolerant of his son’s actions and behaviors.
To conclude, there are characters who show strengths and weaknesses in an author’s work. In Things Fall Apart, Achebe portrays many strengths and weaknesses in his character, Okonkwo. Specifically, Okonkwo possesses strengths such as, being a great warrior, having determination, and by having admiration and respect. However, Okonkwo has weaknesses as well. For example, being impatient and having dissatisfaction with other characters. In Things Fall Apart, Okonkwo is to be found as a character who has flaws, but has many strengths to counter