But, after three years, the tribe decides to kill Ikemefuna as a part of retribution. Thus, Okonkwo starts loving him as his own son. The boy, Ikemefuna, becomes friends with Okonkwo’s own son, Nwoye. However, his life changes when he adopts a boy from another village due to an accidental murder. All his hard work bears sweet results in the form of wealth through crops and three wives. As his father does not have a good reputation, Okonkwo always makes sure he does not become like him: lazy and cowardly.Įver since childhood, he builds his own home and became a diligent farmer and remarkable wrestler. The story focuses on the life of Okonkwo, a masculine wrestling fighter, a brave warrior, an emotionless and violent father, and an ambitious leader who chases for titles and social success in Igbo society.
Written by the Nigerian writer Chinua Achebe, Things Fall Apart describes how a village struggled during a time of transformation due to the domination of Christianity and colonization. But before that, let me give you a brief introduction to the story.
Yesterday, I finally finished reading Things Fall Apart, and below is my reflection and learning from my reading.
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