It becomes clear that he is undoubtedly a critical member of Umuofian society, but has many extreme behaviors that are not typical of that culture . When he reflects on his past achievements, he always emphasizes the fierceness and heartlessness. He “brought honor to his village by throwing Amalinze the cat” in a wrestling match (Achebe 3). He then begins to emphasize his impatience with "unsuccessful" men, which is clearly evident when he speaks of his "effeminate" son, Nwoye, and his father, Unoka. Although this is a generally harsh viewpoint, Okonkwo's actions most often earn him great respect in his