Which character in 'Things Fall Apart' serves as a foil to Okonkwo by choosing to convert to Christianity?
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Correct answer: Nwoye
Nwoye, Okonkwo's eldest son, is sensitive and troubled by tribal customs such as the abandonment of twins. He finds solace in Christianity, which creates a permanent rift between him and his father — making him a clear foil to Okonkwo's rigid traditionalism.
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