with the start of the story, we are introduced to a culture that has complex rules and customs. these customs, however, help to maintain the Igbo's commitment to remaining harmonious. Achebe uses language throughout the piece to challenge stereotypes of primitive civilizations. he does this by emphasizing the tribe's complex system of language and the many rules of the tribe that prevent people from getting out of hand. except for Okonkwo. he acts violently on a regular basis by starting fights that could have been avoided. he does this from hatred of his father and a fear that he will be come like him. this violent behavior strains the relationships that he has around him.
All this shows me that Okonkwo is the main focus of the story because he is the polar opposite of what we were led to believe the Igbo were about(harmony).
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