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In Things Fall Apart, why does Okonkwo refuse to show affection toward Ikemefuna?

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Okonkwo himself grows quite fond of Ikemefuna, but he does not show any affection because he considers doing so a sign of weakness, which he refuses to tolerate in himself or others.
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