However, when the Westerners introduced their values into Ibo society, and the Ibo values began to changethe Igbo people do not seem to care about these successes as much. Many Ibo people adopted Christianity and seemed to forget the importance of old Ibo values. If the Westerners haved not introduced their values and religion to the Ibo people, Okonkwo's return would most likely have been greatly celebrated considering his high status within Ibo society. But because of the introduction of Western cultural values, the Ibo people have "undergone such profound change.that [they were] barely recognizable"(Achebe 103), and take taking small notice of a once great member of their clan. Inevitably, Okonkwo takes this loss of attention with resentment. .
Okonkwo's responds to this change in culture with great resistance, attempting to hold ontoup the oldhis own ways. Despite his resistance, his identity as a well-respected man of his clan is still challenged. When his son Nwoye converts to Christianity, he reacts with anger and violence. Okonkwo "[grips] [Nwoye] by the neck", "suddenly overcome with fury"(Achebe 87) and threatens to kill him. Okonkwo rightfully views the Christians as a danger to the clan and resists their beliefs, even if it means harming his own son. Later on, Okonkwo still resents the white men even though they let "much money [flow] into Umuofia"(Achebe 101) and appear to have changed the clan for the better. Okonkwo wants the clan to declare war on the white men and drive them out of Umuofia. The reason for Okonkwo's suspicion still responds to Western beliefs withand resistance is thatbecause he feels as if the clan is "breaking up and falling apart"(Achebe 104) in front of the white invasion. If the clan falls apart, Okonkwo's titles and achievements will become meaningless. In order to maintain his manly image, Okonkwo covers up his fears and insecurities by committing violent acts such as attacking Nwoye and calling for war.
