Question

Okonkwo, the main character in the novel, thought the new political and religious customs that the British introduced were not “manly.” What is the MAIN thing this tells you about Okonkwo?
A. He is a product of a matriarchal society.
B. He is a product of a patriarchal society and wants to hold on to his power.
C. He is not open to new ideas.
D. He does not have a firm understanding of the British system.

Answer 1

Answer: The main thing that this tells us about Okonkwo is that B. He is a product of a patriarchal society and wants to hold on to his power.

Explanation: Okonkwo is the main character in Things Fall Apart. In the novel, he is described as a man that lives in Nigeria and belongs to the lgbo group. Moreover, he is part of a society that values masculity above all. Okonkwo also believes that the political and religious customs of the British are not "manly", which means they do not highlight the qualities of men nor place them above those of women. Therefore, his opinion reflects the fact that he belongs to a society in which men are perceived as superior to women and that he wants things to keep that way. The correct answer is B. He is a product of a patriarchal society and wants to hold on to his power.

Answer 2

B, he is a product of the patriarchal society.  patriarchal means a characteristic of a system of society or government controlled by men.