Why is Okonkwo a complex character?

Why is Okonkwo a complex character? Okonkwo is gruff, at times, and usually unable to express his feelings (the narrator frequently uses the word “inwardly” in reference to Okonkwo’s emotions). But his emotions are indeed quite complex, as his “manly” values conflict with his “unmanly” ones, such as fondness for Ikemefuna and Ezinma. Does Okonkwo … Continue reading Why is Okonkwo a complex character?