Things Fall Apart
How would you justify Okonkwo's harsh treatment of his family and his uncontrollable temper?
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Okonkwo is afraid of being seen as a weak and emotional man. He is deeply afraid of being seen as effeminate like his father. His greatest fear is being seen as weak and a failure, so he treats everyone with constant discipline and punishment, showing no emotion even to his wives and children.