Things Fall Apart (Part 1)

Front

What kind of people is Okonkwo impatient with the most?

Back

Unsuccessful men

Front

What is the only emotion Okonkwo will allow himself to show?

Back

Anger

Front

Which of Okonkwo's children does he have a special fondness for?

Back

Ezinma

Front

What is the cause of Okonkwo's initial failure at starting his farm?

Back

The weather was terrible that year.

Front

Okonkwo worries that Nwoye is too much like whom?

Back

Nwoye's grandfather

Front

What does Okonkwo's impatience with unsuccessful men reveal about his character?

Back

It shows his fear of weakness and failure.

Front

How does Okonkwo's relationship with Ezinma differ from his relationship with Nwoye?

Back

He has a special fondness for Ezinma, while he is disappointed in Nwoye.

Front

What societal expectations does Okonkwo struggle to meet?

Back

He struggles to meet the expectations of masculinity and success.

Front

How does Okonkwo's anger affect his relationships with others?

Back

It often leads to conflict and distance in his relationships.

Front

What role does tradition play in Okonkwo's life?

Back

Tradition dictates his actions and beliefs, influencing his views on masculinity and success.