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Umuofia

Okonkwo's home village; represents traditional Igbo society.

Mbanta

Village where Okonkwo is exiled; his mother's homeland.

Ezinma

Okonkwo's favorite daughter, the only surviving child of Ekwefi.

Ekwefi

Okonkwo's second wife and Ezinma's mother; known for her strong will.

Uchendu

Okonkwo's maternal uncle who welcomes him in Mbanta during exile.

Obierika

Okonkwo's close friend; more reflective and critical of traditions.

Chielo

Priestess of Agbala who shows affection for Ezinma.

The egwugwu

Ancestral spirits represented by village elders; enforce laws.

Agbala

Oracle of the Hills and Caves; speaks through Chielo.

Okonkwo

Tragic protagonist; struggles with fear of weakness and change.

Nwoye

Okonkwo's son who becomes a Christian and rejects his father's values.

Ikemefuna

A boy given to Umuofia; forms a bond with Okonkwo's family; later killed.

Unoka

Okonkwo's father; lazy and poor, but gentle and artistic.

Mr. Brown

Kind and understanding Christian missionary.

Reverend Smith

Harsh missionary who replaces Mr. Brown; intolerant.

Mr. Kiaga

Igbo Christian missionary who leads the converts in Mbanta.