Things Fall Apart
Chapter 7
What does Okonkwo want for his son Nwoye?
What does Okonkwo want for his son Nwoye?
Okonkwo wants Nwoye to be more like Ikemefuna. Ikemefuna and Nwoye are as inseparable as ever, and because Ikemefuna treats Nwoye with respect, Nwoye is developing into a more confident and hard-working young man. Okonkwo is pleased by the change, and he knows it is due to Ikemefuna.