Marriage is a Private Affair

Okeke in Chinua Achebe’s “Marriage is a Private Affair” is an example of a man who changes from his traditional ways. Okeke’s change shows characteristics of being a stubborn and resentful person until he comes to the realization that family is more important. Okeke is perceived as a traditional man whit ancestral upbringing. Thus Okeke is conflicted on the subject of his son, Naemeka marrying a woman outside of his tribe. Okeke’s …

…finally does change when realizes that he has neglected his grandsons and the relationship a grandfather and grandchildren should have. As you can see, Okeke is a man that goes through a change in his life. These changes are usually not bad, but because people are set in their traditional ways it can be a tough change. Even though the change was tough for Okeke, he still manages to move on and except the change.