Fear In Things Fall Apart

Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. The definition of fear is proportionately divided into every facet of Things Fall Apart. Achebe’s novel forges a relationship between fear and expectations.
Achebe, 28 years old at the time, set out to write a fictional book that not only gave insight to Africa’s struggles but also showed the fear of change in society. In 2008, Achebe stated “even as you're making up a story, you're making it up, but there's a way you do it, and it tells you, something rings in my ear, you know, this is wrong, this is true, this is false, and I wanted to avoid that. I wanted it to be seen in all its grandeur and all its weakness. And
Fear of showing affection also keeps him from showing affection towards his favorite child, Ezinma. Achebe’s description of Okonkwo’s affection towards Ezinma is showcased:
“Okonkwo was specially fond of Ezinma. She looked very much like her mother, who was once the village beauty. But his fondness only showed on very rare occasions. (5.60)”. His fear for affection showed even when helped kill Ikemefuna (although he struggled with the aftermath later on), “As the man who had cleared his throat drew up and raised his machete, Okonkwo looked away. He heard the blow. The pot fell and broke in the sand. He heard Ikemefuna cry, “My father, they have killed me!” as he ran towards him. Dazed with fear, Okonkwo drew his machete and cut him down. He was afraid of being thought weak. (7.27-28)”. Okonkwo isn’t the only person to suffer from fear in Things Fall Apart: Ekwefi fears for her daughter Ezinma, Nwoye fears Okonkwo, and the Elders of the village feared for the community once the missionaries arrived. Ezinma fear was more physical in comparison to the internal fear the others faced. Her struggles with fear and overcoming it are shown: “But Ekwefi did not hear these