Quote analysis-Self Pride-[8]

-"The lizard that jumped from the high iroko tree to the ground said he would praise
himself if no one else did."

Okonkwo's pride was seen as this statement was made. Tt is an African proverb that in this sense meant  that, whether Okonkwo's family and neigbours gave him praise for his efforts and hard work or not, he was going to pat himself on the back anyways.