Achebe first uses the wisdom of the elder, Ezendu, as he directs Okonkwo not to kill his adopted son, Ikemefuna. "That boy calls you father. Do not bear a hand in his death" (Pg. 57) he said, and it was an ample warning, as that Okonkwo doesn't heed Ezendu's advice and cuts the boy down on the simple fact of his honor and not to be thought weak. This later gives way to the hatred that brews between Okonkwo and his real son Nwoye, as to the fact that Ikemefuna was a trusted friend and brother and the thought

Prior to, during and after Okonkwo's exile Obierika plays a huge part to the strength of Umufia as well as Okonkwo. As a man of title, Obierika passes the most knowledge and character definement of the three focuses of this paper. Obierika is the Okonkwo's best friend and therefore, is always looking out for Okonkwo's best interest. During his time of exile, he brought him the sacks of cowries that the yams of his prior farm produced as well as for the seeds that were sold to sharecroppers. He was also a man who could reflect deeply, as described in the following paragraph:

that Okonkwo only cares of himself and has no real emotion. Although that is not true as Okonkwo bears grief for what he had done. Soon there after, Ezendu perishes, and an accident happens that results in the seven-year exi

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