CHARACTERS

Okonkwo- is main character of the story. He has three wives and is a clan leader. He is an example of a rags to riches story because his father Unoka, was a lazy individual who was look upon with shame by the clan. As a result Okonkwo has lived his whole life trying to put his fathers shame in the past and make sure that he does not follow in his footsteps.

Nwoye- is the oldest male son of Okonkwo, who throughout the story Okonkow seems him as weak and lazy just like Unoka, Okonkwos father. Okonkwo despises this and is constantly fearing that Nwoye will end up putting him to shame. As the story unravels Nwoye converts to christianity.

Ezinma- is Okonkwo's daughter who he believes should have been a male. He believes that if she would have been a male she would have been the perfect son because she displays great qualities and characteristics. In addition, she is Ekwefi's only surviving daughter.

Ekwefi- is Okonkwo's second wife who has had ten children of which only Ezinma has survived. As a result she treats Ezinma like and equal. Ekwefi's life revolves around Enzima because she adores her and fears having to loose her.

Ikemefuna- is a boy who becomes Okonkwo's adoptive son when a neighboring village gives him to Umofia(the village) because of a crime commited by the neightboring village. Okonkwo becomes very close to Ikemefuna who eventually dies at the hand of Okonkwo. Ikemfuma becomes a good friend of Nwoye and even calls Okonkow "father"