Things Fall Apart
Contrast how Okonkwo speaks to Chielo to return with Ezinma, with how he speaks to Ekwefi after Chielo takes Eznima to Agbala.
In the beginning of chapter 11 to end of chapter 11.
In the beginning of chapter 11 to end of chapter 11.
I think Okonkwo is much more tempered in his request during the latter.