Okonkwo's Aggression in Achebe's Things Fall Apart

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5 pages No outside sources cited. This paper relates the nature of Achebe's character Okonkwo, who demonstrates distinctly aggressive behavior as a part of his conflict and self-loathing in Things Fall Apart. This paper relates the underlying reason for some of his reactions, including his hatred of women, his disdain for certain conventions and his overcompensation for issues in his childhood.