The one thing that has made us go insane, have made us doubt ourselves, and have driven us toward the far corners of the earth is fear. Fear happens to the best of us. Fear can make a strong man weak and can make something so simple, into a nightmare. Fear can either protect you or harm you. Fear is almost an instinct and is what makes us human. Without fear, mankind wouldn't have the urge to survive in a cruel, unforgiving world in order to escape death.
I've had my share of fear, as we all have. I have both irrational and rational fears, but when you think about it... all fears are irrational, that why they are fears. I'm scared of the future or things to be while others are excited for it. I'm, however, not scared of the unknown or things that I don't exactly understand. Nor I'm not scared of things that are different, but I'm scared of losing important things in life such as my family and friends and good things changing for the worse.
In Okonkwo's case, he has the fear of carrying the traits of his father. He fears weakness and is afraid of himself.
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