A boy given to Okonkwo by a neighboring village.

Oldest son of Okonkwo, who believes he is weak and lazy and beats him

Okonkwo's friend and a source of good counsel for him

Hard work and prowess in war earned him high status in his clan.

Develops a close relationship with Okonkwo and Nwoye.

Okonkwo's favorite child

Wealthy clansmen, takes a chance on Okonkwo- lending him 800 seed yams—twice the number for which Okonkwo asks.

Fond of Ezinma, whom she calls "my daughter."

Helps Okonkwo build up his personal wealth, status, and independence.

Ran away from her first husband to live with Okonkwo.

Okonkwo wishes she was a boy.

Never a warrior, feared blood. Died of an abominable illness.

The oldest man in the village and one of the most important clan elders and leaders, was a great warrior- now delivers messages from the Oracle.

Okonkwo's third and youngest wife, mother of Nkechi. Okonkwo beats Ojiugo during Week of Peace.

At one point, she carries Ezinma on her back for miles to help purify her and appease the gods.

Has lost 9 children

Daughter's wedding is cause for festivity early in novel

Struggles with expectations for manhood among the Igbo.

Kills a 16-year-old boy by accident