A famous philosopher named Aristotle once said: "He who is incapable of living in society, or who does not need it because he is self-sufficient -himself, must be either a beast or a god” (Moncur). Since the first humans, people have sought to live and grow where others are. This organization of people living together in community is called a society. For its members, the society ensures protection, continuity, security and identity. Without a society to be a part of, man is nothing. Therefore, if a man comes into conflict with his society, he must either accept these differences or be destroyed. This nightmare comes to life in Chinua Achebe's novel Things Fall Apart, when the main character, Okonkwo, comes up against the beliefs of his society. The conflict that exists between Okonkwo and his society is what ultimately leads to his downfall. Early on, Okonkwo disagrees with many of his culture's most important values. These are considered sacred in his clan and were practiced generations before him. The clan practices these values ​​because they are homages to the gods and goddesses. They are practiced as a sign of respect towards these deities so as not to anger them. Achebe emphasizes the importance of being respectful, “a man who respects the great opens the way to his own greatness” (Achebe 19). If a man shows respect, the clan will praise him and he too will one day be great. One of these values ​​is Peace Week. Peace Week takes place during the carefree period between harvesting and planting yams. During this week, each member of the clan is required to remain at peace with each other. No one can fight and husbands cannot beat their wives or children. If the peace is broken during this holy week, the offender will face severe punishment. They are considered an abomination by the earth goddess and cannot escape her wrath. Another unique value appears when a prominent clan member is assassinated by a member of a neighboring clan. To atone for this crime, the murderer's family must abandon their son, Ikemefuna, to Okonkwo's clan as a sacrifice. The boy is taken from his family and sent to live with Okonkwo in his village. There he lived in the Okonkwo compound for many years and became a member of the family..