Things Fall Apart
What elements of Ibo culture shaped Okonkwo's view of the world?
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Certainly the masculine elements of Igbo culture shaped Okonkwo. He overcompensated for his father who he considered weak. Okonkwo embraced the patriarchal culture but took it to extremes. Okonkwo became a misogynist who was paranoid about looking feminine or weak. He embraced battle and violence to validate his masculinity.