The
father, Okeke, and son, Nnaemeka, in this story have presumably had a happy and fruitful
relationship prior to Nnaemeka's decision to marry a woman not of his father's choosingand,
importantly, not an Ibo. In terms of their adherence to the cultural norms of their tribe,
father and son are different; Nnaemeka lives in a more modern, cosmopolitan world, and does not
believe he can marry someone he does not love. However, in terms of their personality, there are
indications that the two are fairly similar.
Nnaekema knows his father well.
At the beginning of the story, he anticipates correctly how his father will react to the news of
his engagement. He also insists that, because his father is a good person and a...
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