Explain how Okonkwo acts out of character when he arrives at the oracle's cave. How is this different to the way he acted when Ikemefuna died?

Okonkwo follows the priestess, too, as determined as Ekwefi to protect the child if need be. But on his appearance outside the cave, we are reminded of Okonkwo's character and limitations: he is carrying a matchet, as if a mortal weapon could protect him against gods and spirits. Okonkwo approach to problems never varies. He has one set of reactions: willpower and the strength of his muscles are his only weapons. Later, this single-minded approach will cost him his life. CErtainly Okonkwo is determined to protect the child instead of kill the child himself as he did with Ikemefuna.