Okonkwo had always developed a hate for tribes other than his own. Although, he began to value and raise Ikemefuna as if he was the biological father. Ikemefuna was the brave and manly son that Okonkwo had always wanted Nwoye to become. Ikemefuna lost respect for his true father when he was sent away without a fight. His emotions are described, “Ikemefuna had begun to feel like a member of Okonkwo’s family. He still thought about his mother and three-year-old sister, and he had moments of sadness and depression,” (pg.34). The teenage boy respected and looked up to Okonkwo because he had taken him in with love and care. Due to this respect, Ikemefuna could be seen shadowing the personality of Okonkwo either by disrespecting women or making his toughness evident. Like a first grader in elementary school imitating his favorite superhero, Ikemefuna was anxious to become like the man he
Okonkwo had always developed a hate for tribes other than his own. Although, he began to value and raise Ikemefuna as if he was the biological father. Ikemefuna was the brave and manly son that Okonkwo had always wanted Nwoye to become. Ikemefuna lost respect for his true father when he was sent away without a fight. His emotions are described, “Ikemefuna had begun to feel like a member of Okonkwo’s family. He still thought about his mother and three-year-old sister, and he had moments of sadness and depression,” (pg.34). The teenage boy respected and looked up to Okonkwo because he had taken him in with love and care. Due to this respect, Ikemefuna could be seen shadowing the personality of Okonkwo either by disrespecting women or making his toughness evident. Like a first grader in elementary school imitating his favorite superhero, Ikemefuna was anxious to become like the man he