Things Fall Apart vs. Modern American Culture

Achebe’s words applies to Things Fall Apart just as how he puts it,"he places too much emphasis on strength and manliness". Okonkwo's strength and bravery overpowered his thoughts. Okonkwo pays the ultimate price of death. This also applies to modern American history because often times I hear "think before you speak" or "think before you act". Okonkwo did not follow this rule, he followed the typical stereotype of "brawn over brain", which I think many modern Americans do as well.