Okonkwo feels like he needs to save Umuofia which starts his own downfall “own destruction is for a greater cause or principle” (Donovan). Although, he was a large figure in his village he did not inherit his fame from his father, a bad influence “Okonkwo was well known through the nine villages and even beyond, his fame rested on solid personal achievements” (Achebe 7). His economic stance and social achievements brought him his fame. When Okonkwo decided to take his own life, he wanted to make a statement of struggle, sorrow and disappointment. He felt if he accepted the new religion he would lose his manliness and be defeated. Okonkwo’s suicide is a clear implication of how Things Fall Apart is a tragedy. His mental health declined causing great sadness that led him to taking his own life. It was a form of protest to show that he would rather control his own fate,then be controlled and have to adapt to a new
Okonkwo feels like he needs to save Umuofia which starts his own downfall “own destruction is for a greater cause or principle” (Donovan). Although, he was a large figure in his village he did not inherit his fame from his father, a bad influence “Okonkwo was well known through the nine villages and even beyond, his fame rested on solid personal achievements” (Achebe 7). His economic stance and social achievements brought him his fame. When Okonkwo decided to take his own life, he wanted to make a statement of struggle, sorrow and disappointment. He felt if he accepted the new religion he would lose his manliness and be defeated. Okonkwo’s suicide is a clear implication of how Things Fall Apart is a tragedy. His mental health declined causing great sadness that led him to taking his own life. It was a form of protest to show that he would rather control his own fate,then be controlled and have to adapt to a new