TFA+JaneC+7

Did Okonkwo make the right decision? (Did he have any other options? What should he have done?)

I think that Okonkwo made the right decision, preserving his pride, manliness and confidence. From the begining of the story, he had a personality of toughness and thought that men are superior of everythings. This is why he wanted his son Nwoye to become manly like Ikemefuna and not listen to the stories women. He also couldn't resist his temper which led to the beatings of his wives, kiling his precious son and getting exile for 7 years. Even after his exile, he still wants his fame to rise up and wants the events to be in his own way. For example, he hated the Christian people and wanted them to get out of their Igbo culture. This strong and stubborn decision led him to lose his another son, Nwoye and finally ended up to kill one of the messenagers. Even though his abrupt murder of the messengers might seem unnecessary cause noone have followed and supported him, I think he did the right way that he was longing for such a long time. Also, I think that it is better for him to die by himself rather than get killed or executed by others which might hurt his manliness and pride again.