Explanation:
Okonkwo kills the District Commissioner’s messenger in novel “Things Fall Apart” as a defiant act against the oppressive colonial system imposed by the white settlers. Filled with a deep-seated resentment towards the encroachment of foreign rule on his people’s way of life, Okonkwo’s impulsive action reflects his unwillingness to accept the loss of his culture, traditions, and autonomy. By striking down the messenger, Okonkwo attempts to assert his agency and resist the dehumanizing forces that threaten to dismantle the fabric of his community, even though it ultimately leads to tragic consequences.