Okonkwo grew up in a village named Umoufia. He has bushy eyebrows , is tall and has a big nose. He shows only masculine behavior because he feels that showing feelings is for the weak. He's had a pretty rough life and not just with family. Even gets kicked out Umoufia for murder. His father, Unoka passed away ten years ago and was a lazy man who borrowed money but never paid back. He has eight children and three wives. His two children, Nwoye and Ezinma are the oldest , carrying out a distinct relationship with both. Nwoye is the first son of his first wife and reminds Okonkwo much about his father. He thinks Nwoye is lazy and weak. Also, beats him because he feels that that's a way of Nwoye recognizing what he's doing wrong. Since
