Things Fall Apart

Cite an incident which shows Okonkwo is not sympathetic to those whom he considered weak.

Cite an incident which shows Okonkwo is not sympathetic to those whom he considered weak. (Chapter 4)

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To show love or empathy is considered weak. Okonkwo wanted to hold himself up as a mythic warrior and leader. By being cold and ruthless to his family, he felt that he was projecting a constant state of strength and power. Of course the reader is rather horrified at this. Certainly we see the unfairness and abuse rather than strength. An example of his abuse is how he treats his son Nwoye.