If you look over Okonkwo's actions, it can sometimes be
difficult to look past his immense insecurity to his also immense pride but it is
there. His absolute unwillingness to listen to others, including dear friends, is part
of what leads to his fall, something that tragic heroes often
share.
He is also one that rises to a position of nobility
prior to his fall as he is accorded great respect as a man with many wives, titles, and
an incredibly strong warrior both in battle and in the wrestling
ring.
His suffering is also meaningful, though it might not
be cathartic in the story, his story itself carries great meaning as a metaphor for the
life of the Ibo tribes in Nigeria.
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