What conclusion can be drawn about Okonkwo being upset?

Okonkwo is upset that Nwoye has joined the missionaries because he thinks that proves that Nwoye is weak and effeminate.

Okonkwo learns that his son Nwoye has joined the missionaries in Umuofia and he is happy.

Okonkwo learns about the massacre of the villagers in Abame by white men and becomes upset.

Okonkwo has striven all his life to be manly and becomes upset about women.

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Jan Chen

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17 May, 17:10

What conclusion can be drawn about Okonkwo being upset?

Okonkwo is upset that Nwoye has joined the missionaries because he thinks that proves that Nwoye is weak and effeminate.

Okonkwo learns that his son Nwoye has joined the missionaries in Umuofia and he is happy.

Okonkwo learns about the massacre of the villagers in Abame by white men and becomes upset.

Okonkwo has striven all his life to be manly and becomes upset about women.

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Koen Odonnell · Answer 1

Okonkwo is obsessed with masculinity and has striven to be seen as manly his entire life. So, when he learns his son, Nwoye, has joined joined a group of missionaries in Umuofia, he becomes upset fearing that they're weak and effeminate. Even though he learns that his son is happy.