Okonkwo's Exile

Upon reading Part two of the book, something that really struck me was that Okonkwo was exile for an accident. I know that he was a warrior and revered highly in his tribe, but to me the beatings of his wives and his children just does not seem right, which is of course due to the fact that I am not accustomed to that culture. The fact that Okonkwo was not exiled for the beatings of his family, just surprises me because although it is not outlawed in his tribe, it is looked down upon, especially because Okonkwo broke a sacred week in the tribe. This was not the only instance that Okonkwo's behavior was unfavored, however, it was a mere accident that put him into exile. It just amazes me that that was what did it. Since Okonkwo's exile, he has lost his drive in his crops, due to the fact that before he was working towards being a lord of the clansman, and now that privilege has been taken away all together. Okonkwo feels lost, especially because he no longer has his son, and his wife's only daughter, Ezinma, has just recently passed.  Upon reading part two, the description of Okonkwo's exile really stands out to me because every time something happens to Okonkwo, I am simply reminded that he is there because of an accident; that just really lingers in my mind.