Okonkwo and his father Unoka have very little in common. Although both are tall men, Unoka walks with a stoop, burdened by the scorn of his tribe. The Igbo people value power and ferocity in their men, and Unoka is not like that. Sensitive by nature, he appreciates music, children, and the beauty of nature. Unoka is happiest when he is playing his flute and drinking palm wine, enjoying the company of his neighbors. He abhors warfare and is sickened by violence, and is totally lacking in ambition. Preferring to spend his days fellowshipping and making music, he neglects his crops and must borrow to feed his family. Unoka is considered weak by his tribe, and is scorned for his lack of perceived "manly" qualities. Okonkwo is the opposite
