Okonkwo and Obierika, two characters in Chinua Achebe¡¦s Things Fall Apart, are two drastically different people, yet they share some of the same qualities and beliefs. Okonkwo is stubborn, headstrong, and rigid. Obierika is open-minded, thoughtful, and expressive. Both believe and follow the same religion, and attempt to attain honour in their society. They are friends that are not afraid to criticize one another or point out each other¡¦s faults. Chinua Achebe uses …showed first 75 words of 1181 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1181 total…minded and unable to accept change or that change is inevitable, Obierika is willing to accept change and its inevitability and can sometimes see the value of the change. Together, Okonkwo and Obierika provide two different ways to view and understand the tribe. Through Achebe¡¦s writing the reader is able to look at the same event through different eyes thus gaining a broader perspective and greater understanding of the Ibo culture and the people.