Okonkwo, the main character in the novel, thought the new political and religious customs that the British introduced were not "manly." What is the main thing this tells you about Okonkwo?

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Sarahi Cooke

13 January, 19:20

Okonkwo, the main character in the novel, thought the new political and religious customs that the British introduced were not "manly." What is the main thing this tells you about Okonkwo?

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Julianne Holt · Answer 1

Answer: B. He is a product of a patriarchal society and wants to hold on to his power.

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Things Fall Apart is a 1958 novel written by Chinua Achebe. It tells a story about pre-colonial life in Nigeria in the 19th century.

Okonkwo is the main character in the novel. He believes that masculinity is the most important trait of a man. He is convinced that it brings power, but also involves anger and violence. Men are, according to him, superior to women, which is why he disapproves of the British customs that do not emphasize male qualities. All of this is characteristic of a patriarchal society.