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In Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, what best describes the way Okonkwo treats his family?

He treats everyone as equals.
He relies on them for support.
He showers them with affection.
He rules them with an iron hand.

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He rules them with an iron hand

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He rules them with an iron hand because he feels that is the right way. Also, his father was a gentle man and he did not want to be like his father because he was very irresponsible.
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