Do a character sketch for each of the main characters. Be sure to include each character's main goal, gender, role in the novel, appearance, age, and any other defining characteristics.
Okonkwo is male, and also the protagonist of the story. He is the best wrestler in the village, and also has a significantly high rank there, given that he has three wives. He has been driven to be successful all of his life because of his deceased father, who was very lazy. He is flawed in this way; in his efforts not to be lazy or weak he makes rash decisions that affect him and his family, such as beating one of his wives during the week of peace. He also has trouble balancing his masculinity, and this hinders his interactions with the rest of his family.
Nwoye is Okonkwo's oldest son. He reminds Okonkwo of Unoko, his father, so he often reprimands and beats him for being lazy. This changes when Ikemefuna joins the family and becomes almost an older brother to Nwoye. Through Nwoye's mentor-like qualities his father backs off of him and even starts to like him more.
Ikemefuna is a 15 year-old from the Mbaino village, who came to Okonkwo's village because of a war agreement between the two places. Ikemefuna quickly integrates into the family and is liked by Okonkwo, who likes him even more once he and Nwoye become close friends. Ikemefuma tells the children stories from outside the village, and teaches Nwoye about how to be masculine without alienating people and being really hostile.
Note- I showed you that this was done on time
Got it - great job!
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