Returning home was confusing to be honest. I do not remember the language and the cultural details of my home do not come easily to me anymore. Everything has to be thought out ahead of time and translated inside my head. I really just don't have any desire to be here. My father forced us all down for the visit, but what i don't understand is why my father has to be the one in charge. He takes so much responsibility that he is always worn down physically, mentally, and emotionally. He does not understand that my mother and I have an opinion as well so we are forced to do what he wants and what he needs. This has thrown a wrench in our relationship and i'm not sure that we will ever agree with anything in the future.
Tambu is sweet. She wants to understand me and my "problems" but I think it's all too much for her to understand. I have been to England, not her. I have seen and interacted with the white people, not her. I have possessed their rights and decisions, not her. I have decided to be, in my own way, white, and Tambu will never be able to understand that. I see things differently and I can see how unfair our society that we call "home" is. I will do what I believe and what I want. I can smoke if it pleases me and I can read what will better educate me. My mother does;t understand. She gave what I will have up, freedom. She chose us, our family, but I will be wiser. I will make my own path and create my own life. Tambu can be there to comfort me if it pleases her, but I can do what I want and what I need on my own.
----Nyasha (Mckenzie)
Interesting work here Mckenzie, I too received the vibe that Nyasha was oppressed and wanted to go her own way. Nicely done.
ReplyDeleteMckenzie, you offer excellent insight into Nyasha's character here and make strong inferences about her motivations and perspective. Great job.
ReplyDeleteWell it seems to me that Nyashe, even thought she lives with a very rich family, has a pretty horrible life. Nice post.
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