In Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe tells a story of a man whose life is dominated by fear and anger. That man is Okonkwo. He is a strong and masculine character. He is also against the influence of Christianity. His son, Nwoye, believes in Christianity. This makes Okonkwo to despise Nwoye because he wants Nwoye to be like him.
Okonkwo is powerful and masculine. Nwoye is the exact opposite. This makes Okonkwo depressed because he wants Nwoye to be like his father when he grows up. “Okonkwo’s first son, Nwoye, was then twelve years old but was already causing his father great anxiety for his incipient laziness.”(Achebe 13). This makes Okonkwo think that Nwoye will become like his father, who is weak and lazy. When Nwoye notices this, he tries to become like his father. But they are nothing alike so it's hard for him. At this time, Nwoye was still twelve years old so he was still a child. …show more content…
That was their main reason on why they came. They also talked about their religion. At this time, Nwoye was questioning his religion mainly because of Ikemefuna’s death and the abandonment of the newborn twins. He joins Christianity because he can relate with the bible to what he has experienced in his life. When Okonkwo hears about this, he gets very angry. “Where have you been?” he stammered. Nwoye struggled to free himself from the choking grip. “Answer me”, roared Okonkwo,” before I kill you!” (Achebe 151). At this moment, Nwoye is very scared of his father. He didn't answer him even though he threatened to kill him. Okonkwo has many reasons to reject Christianity. But if Nwoye wants to believe in it, than he should be able to. Okonkwo shouldn’t control Nwoye’s
Okonkwo is powerful and masculine. Nwoye is the exact opposite. This makes Okonkwo depressed because he wants Nwoye to be like his father when he grows up. “Okonkwo’s first son, Nwoye, was then twelve years old but was already causing his father great anxiety for his incipient laziness.”(Achebe 13). This makes Okonkwo think that Nwoye will become like his father, who is weak and lazy. When Nwoye notices this, he tries to become like his father. But they are nothing alike so it's hard for him. At this time, Nwoye was still twelve years old so he was still a child. …show more content…
That was their main reason on why they came. They also talked about their religion. At this time, Nwoye was questioning his religion mainly because of Ikemefuna’s death and the abandonment of the newborn twins. He joins Christianity because he can relate with the bible to what he has experienced in his life. When Okonkwo hears about this, he gets very angry. “Where have you been?” he stammered. Nwoye struggled to free himself from the choking grip. “Answer me”, roared Okonkwo,” before I kill you!” (Achebe 151). At this moment, Nwoye is very scared of his father. He didn't answer him even though he threatened to kill him. Okonkwo has many reasons to reject Christianity. But if Nwoye wants to believe in it, than he should be able to. Okonkwo shouldn’t control Nwoye’s