Answer: The conflict between Okonkwo and his father Unoka.
The conflict between Okonkwo and his father Unoka represents the theme of <em>fate vs. free will</em>. Okwonkwo hates his father deeply. He believes he is lazy and entitled. Moreover, he has a terrible reputation as a debtor around Umuofia. Okonkwo strives to be different than his father, and through free will, defeat fate. He, however, ends up becoming a callous, hardworking, but violent man.
