In the book things fall apart okonkwo is viewed as a tragic hero because, he was a good man who had many flaws. Okonkwo is a leader of the community of Umuofia, his tragic flaw is his fear of being weak and failing, he is a hardworking member of in the community. Okonkwo went from being at the top in his community to eventually committing suicide. Those unexpected things that happen to him throughout his life are examples of why he is considered a tragic hero. In the book it says “Okonkwo was clearly cut out for great things” (pg. 8). This explains how even the elders in the community thought okonkwo would end up being a great leader for his clan and do astonishing things in his life. Another example is, “Okonkwo’s prosperity was visible
