characters TFA

Unoka

Okonkwo's father, known for his laziness and failure to provide for his family, which deeply influences Okonkwo's life and values.

Okonkwo

The protagonist of "Things Fall Apart," a respected leader and warrior in the Igbo community, who struggles with his identity and fear of weakness, largely shaped by his father's legacy.

Nwoye’s mother

Okonkwo’s first wife. Their relationship is strained by Okonkwo’s harsh nature and his disapproval of Nwoye.

Ikemefuna

Boy given to Okonkwo’s village as a peace offering. Okonkwo becomes attached to him, but is later forced to participate in his killing, a pivotal movement in the novel.

Obiageli

One of Okonkwo’s daughters. She is relatively minor character but represents the female perspective within Okonkwo’s family.

Ekwefi

Okonkwo’s second wife; mother of Enzima.

Ezinma

Ezinma is Okonkwo's eldest daughter and Ekwefi's only surviving child

Ojiugo

the third and youngest wife of the protagonist, Okonkwo

Nkechi

Okonkwo’s granddaughter; daughter of his third wife, Ojiugo.