Some comparisons exist
between the father, Okeke, and son, Nnaemeka. Both consider themselves Christian. This
discussion arises when Okeke has found a good Christian woman for his son. However, Nnaemeka has
already found his own Christian woman who is a school teacher from the town of Lagos. Okeke is
outraged that his son would marry for love rather than follow his father's wishes even though
they both profess they are Christian.
The similarity between the two stop at
the above. Their differences are the cause of the conflict in the story. Nnaemeka marries for
love, and he is considered an outcast by his stubborn father. Keep in mind that a generation gap
exists between the father and son. So, "For eight years, Okeke would have nothing to do
with his son." Nnaemeka tries to gain his father's acceptance, writing letters and sending
pictures in an attempt to communicate. His character forgives his father for his unwillingness
to accept his wife. However, at the end of the story, Okeke finds it in his heart to accept his
son's family upon learning of his grandchildren. Okeke is remorseful and opens his heart after
all.
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