It becomes clear that he is undoubtedly a critical member of Umuofian society, but he has many extreme behaviors that are not typical of that culture. When he reflects on his past successes, he always emphasizes their ferocity and heartlessness. He “gave honor to his village by throwing Amalinze the Cat” in a wrestling match (Achebe 3). He then begins to emphasize his impatience with "unsuccessful" men, which is clearly shown when he talks about his "effeminate" son, Nwoye, and father, Unoka. Although he has a generally harsh outlook, Okonkwo's actions more often than not earn him great respect in his own