Major Characters in Things Fall Apart: An Introduction
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Introduction to Main Characters in Things Fall Apart The novel Things Fall Apart presents a diverse cast of characters within the rich socio-cultural fabric of the Igbo tribes. While numerous characters contribute to the narrative, the following is a brief introduction to the main characters in the novel: You May Like These: Major Themes in Things Fall Apart Okonkwo: A Tragic Hero Chapter-wise Summary of Things Fall Apart Postcolonial Echoes in Things Fall Apart 1. Okonkwo Okonkwo is the ambitious and short-tempered tragic hero of the novel. Motivated by the shame of his lazy father, Unoka, Okonkwo tirelessly strives to establish himself as a man of honor in his tribe. He rigidly adheres to family traditions and social hierarchies, demanding unwavering obedience from his children. In the face of changing times and the encroachment of white missionaries, Okonkwo's rigid worldview ultimately leads to his tragic demise. 2. Unoka Unoka is Okonkwo's father, who passed away when Okonkwo was y…