Things Fall Apart

Why was Okonkwo’s second wife unhappy? How could her unhappiness help to explain the qualities and responsibilities that may make a woman’s life meaningful in this society?

Why was Okonkwo’s second wife unhappy? How could her unhappiness help to
explain the qualities and responsibilities that may make a woman’s life meaningful in
this society?

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Okonkwo isn't exactly a dream husband. He is abusive to Ekwefi and beat her. He also threatened to kill her with his gun. She also gave birth to ten children but only one survived.

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