The Flaws of Okonkwo

People distribute with timidity at any(prenominal) point in their lives. Its that constant worry close a certain something. It is alike(p) that inner conscience that wint stop contradicting what unity(a) is thinking, or like a constant itch that wont go away. caution can get in the way of accomplishments, and in the novel, Things polish Apart by Chinua Achebe, caution is what keeps Okonkwo from his good fortune, which is his tragic flaw. The choices he makes be out of alarm of being perceived as a failure and weak. Okonkwos mformer(a), Unoka, sprouts the seeds of apprehension for Okonkwo. Unoka is looked down upon in his nation for his laziness and Okonkwo feels ashamed, and he rattling wants respect from the clan. This motivates him to strive for success, riches and respect, unlike his father. Events such as Okonkwo beating his wives, killing Ikemefuna and the vacuous messenger conclude with Okonkwo committing suicide. These events are driven by fear.\nUnoka is th e major(ip) influence on how Okonkwo developed in his childhood. The makeing fear of being looked down upon is a struggle for Okonkwo to deal with. Okonkwo did non turn out the scoop out in life that many newfangled men usu all toldy have . But in injure of these disadvantages, he had begun even in his fathers life to lay the foundations of a leisurely future. (16-18). Okonkwo does not have what all the other men started stumble with and is being laughed at as a result. He blames his father for his fear of failure at the beginning of his life. \nThe first judgment of conviction Okonkwo makes a bad end is when he doesnt publication an elders advice and kills Ikemefuna. He does it out of fear of what the other men in the convocation and in his clan result think if he doesnt kill him. When Ikemefuna joins Okonkwos family, Okonkwo never thinks that he will start to love Ikemefuna like one of his own children. Okonkwo was inwardly joyful at his sons development and he kne w it was ascribable to Ikemefuna. He wanted Nwoye to grow into a tough four-year-old man...