12 July 2012
Conquest
Did anyone else notice how close Okonkwo's name is to the pronunciation of the word conquest? I think the author planned this, because it really fits his character. He always had to be in control of everything around him, and forcefully if necessary, as evidenced by his treatment of his family, and was always striving to get the highest place in the tribe. Even until his dying day, he was telling the tribe that they had to fight back and take back their land, even though most of the tribe didn't agree with him. I wonder if any of the other names were similar to an English word that described the character?
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I never noticed that until I saw this, but that's a really good observation! Okonkwo's desire for conquest seemed to drive his life. As you said, he always needed to have control and always wanted a higher title and more respect. Also, the word "conquest" comes full circle with Okonkwo since he killed himself as a result of the white man's conquest of his land.
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