Chinua Achebe For the CSET

Okonkwo

The ambitious leader of the Igbo community. He is a farmer as well as a wrestler, who has earned fame and brought honor to his village by overthrowing Amalinze in a wrestling contest.

Obierika

Okonkwo’s close friend, he helps him with the crops during his period of exile, and keeps him informed of the changes taking place in the village.

Ekwefi

Okonkwo’s second wife, she is the mother of Ezinma, her only living child, whom she will do anything for even if that means defying tradition.

Ekwefi and Okonkwo’s daughter, she is born after many miscarriages and is loved and pampered by her mother.

Nwoye

Okonkwo’s son from his first wife.

Ikemefuna

A boy who is bought as hostage from Mbaino, and who lives with Okonkwo for three years.

Mr. Brown

The Christian missionary who first introduces the tenets of Christianity to the people to take them away from their superstitious and age-old customs. He is an understanding man who is accommodating towards the Igbo.