Comparison of Okonkwo and Macbeth
The Tragedy of Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare, is a novel set in 11th century Scotland and was published in 1606. The main character in the novel is a man by the name of Macbeth. Macbeth’s character is murderous and ambitious, although constantly troubled by his conscience and loyalty. ... The main character of this novel is Okonkwo. ... Okonkwo “was tall and huge, and his bushy eyebrows and wide nose gave him a severe look” (Things Fall Apart 3-4). ... Macbeth, on the other hand, gained honor by having the title Thane of Glamis “by Sinel’s death” (The Tragedy of Macbeth I. ... Okonkwo and Macbeth are very much alike, but in different ways.