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Okonkwo - The protagonist, exiled to his motherland after accidentally killing a clansman.

Uchendu - Okonkwo’s maternal uncle. He serves as a wise elder and guide to Okonkwo during his exile, emphasizing the importance of family and resilience.

Nwoye - Okonkwo’s eldest son. In Part 2, Nwoye converts to Christianity, deepening the rift between him and his father.

Obierika - Okonkwo’s best friend. He supports Okonkwo during his exile by selling his yams and informing him of events in Umuofia, such as the arrival of missionaries.

Mr. Brown - The first missionary in Umuofia and Mbanta. He is patient and understanding, fostering peaceful relations with the Igbo people.

The Missionaries - A group of Christian evangelists led by Mr. Brown. They represent the growing influence of European religion and culture.

Nneka - The first woman in Mbanta to convert to Christianity, partly due to being marginalized for giving birth to twins.

Okonkwo’s wives:

• Ekwefi - Second wife, mother of Ezinma.

• Ojiugo - Third wife, has minor involvement in this part of the story.

Ezinma - Okonkwo’s favorite daughter. She grows into a strong young woman in Part 2 and remains a source of pride for Okonkwo.

Okonkwo - Returns to Umuofia after seven years in exile. He becomes increasingly frustrated by the changes in his society.

Obierika - Continues to act as Okonkwo’s ally and a voice of reason, contrasting Okonkwo's rigid views.

Reverend James Smith - Replaces Mr. Brown as the head of the mission. Unlike Mr. Brown, he is harsh and uncompromising, escalating tensions with the Igbo people.

Enoch - A fanatical Christian convert who provokes the clan by unmasking an egwugwu, leading to significant conflict.

Egwuqwu - The masked ancestral spirits of the clan, representing traditional Igbo justice and culture. They play a critical role in opposing the missionaries.

The District Commissioner - A colonial authority figure who embodies the European oppression of the Igbo. He arrests Okonkwo and the other clan leaders and later orders the disposal of Okonkwo's body.