The central character of Things Fall Apart. A young leader of the African Igbo community of Umuofia. He is known as a fierce warrior as well as a successful farmer. He is determined to overcome the stigma left by his father's laziness and w
Okonkwo
Okonkwo's father, known for his weakness and lack of responsibility.
Unoka
Okonkwo's oldest son, age twelve at the book's beginning. He is innately a sensitive young man.
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