Journal 8

          Okonkwo is a tragic hero.  His life was ruined when he accidentally killed a young boy when his gun exploded during a funeral ceremony.  He was exiled from Umuofia and forbidden to return for seven years.  He found refuge in his home village where he stays for a few years.  All tragic heroes have flaws, and one of the most common is Hubris.  Okonkwo had a huge ego, leading him to believe he could get away with things that others couldn't.