Things Fall Apart

In the Spanish language, there is the word "machismo."  I haven't really been able to find a translation in English rather it's a few words.  It's a simple way of describing honor, respect, and courage.  However, it is worth mentioning that it has a bad connotation to it.  Okonkwo takes this negative connotation.  He presumes his power by beating his family.  It's rather the entire community that share these cultural conducts.  Personally, I hate this.  I could not imagine ever living in a society like this, where people with power have the opportunity to hurt others without a valid reason (at least to me).  The character I relate myself with the most is easily Nwoye because of his sensitiveness.  There is never a reason to hide your tears from anything.