Okonkwo is considered to be the main protagonist in the novel Things fall apart by Chinua Achebe. Achebe has written Okonkwo as a tool of resistance as way to show the true story of colonized countries. Okonkwo has been categorized as a tragic hero by some but not by others. It is a controversial topic because he relates with some of the archetypes of the tragic hero and not with others.
Okonkwo like an most tragic heroes has a major flaw, the "fear of weakness and failure". He is so worried that he will becomes like his father he ensures that he show no signs of weakness. He also has a large pride and ego. Its so big that he lets it cloud his judgment. This incredibly large pride later leads to his downfall and eventual death. Unlike most tragic heroes Okonkwo never realizes his flaws and again this is due to his pride.
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