I think Okonkwo is a jerk. He beats his wife and kids, tries to shoot one of his wives, and kills one of his kids. He tries not to seem so weak, but he just seems like a heartless idiot. I actually thought it was funny when he tried to kill his wife and missed. The only reason I thought it was so funny was because he was trying to act all manly then he missed making himself look like a fool. I get where he's coming from since his dad was basically a nobody. Also, it makes it a little better knowing that's what they expect in their culture. But still, he is just awful. Even when his kid had to die they told him he shouldn't have any part in it, but he did anyway. That's just ridiculous because his son found comfort in the fact that his father was there, but he killed him trying to be a man. He doesn't want to look weak, but he is being weak by being influnced by everyone. Okonkwo is just a heartless jerk.