The main character of “Things Fall Apart”, Okonkwo is a tragic hero. A tragic hero holds power , chooses his course of action, possesses a tragic flaw, and it will lead to his fall. Okonkwo's tragic flaw is his fear of weakness and failure. I think that Okonkwo is a better hero than Odysseus because he had help with the gods along his journey, and Okonkwo had to work for everything, not even from his father.
One reason why Okonkwo is a tragic hero, and also a better hero than Odysseus. Okonkwo is a wrestler, a warrior, and a successful farmer. He has three wives and many children who live in huts on his compound. Throughout his life, he has a never ending desire for status. He is a very hard worker. A quote that supports my claim is "His
One reason why Okonkwo is a tragic hero, and also a better hero than Odysseus. Okonkwo is a wrestler, a warrior, and a successful farmer. He has three wives and many children who live in huts on his compound. Throughout his life, he has a never ending desire for status. He is a very hard worker. A quote that supports my claim is "His