Why is Obierika afraid of the white man who came to Abame? In the years between Obierika’s first visit and second visit to Okonkwo, what events reveal the purpose of the white man’s arrival?

When Obierika visitz Okonkwo again two years later, circumstances are less happy. White missionaries have come to Umuofia; they have built a church and even won converts. Their purpose is to convert the tribe to Christianity.