Feb 29:
Babamukuru just came home with some fantastic news: my brother died! Both my siblings and parents took it pretty badly. My dad (Jeremiah) was sad, but didn't take the blow as hard as my mother did. My mom bawled and mourned, all the while accusing Babamukuru of killing her son. Netsai cried too and Rambanai whimpered. It was a depressing moment. Despite the atmosphere, I was feeling great. Nhamo's death meant my education, and immediately opened up several doors for me. My mother claimed she would die from anxiety if I left; she didn't want me dying as well. But I decided to ignore her. I couldn't pass up an opportunity like this.
Feb 30:
I just arrived at Babamukuru's house, and I'm amazed. At first, the small building I first assumed was his house disappointed me, but I was wrong. It was his garage! His real house was a big and colorless, just like the white people had. When I entered the house, I was really surprised. I was exposed to new luxuries I haven't ever seen before. The house was clean and nice. However, there were some changes I noticed with the people at his house. Nyasha had become more disrespectful than she had used to be. Maiguru blames the trip to England for her demeanor. Anna has also changed. Her talkative attitude disappeared soon after my arrival to Babamukuru's house. Her tone became more objective and monotonous. She seemed to have lost her enthusiasm. Besides Nyasha and Anna's changes, I look forward to my education. I'm still very excited and prepared for this experience.
This is really good! It seems like you completely understand what Tambu is feeling and going through in her life right now (you also make it very humorous). I hope that things will start getting better for Tambu, and that she will slowly get her education flowing! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThis makes me feel like I am re-reading the book, how you describe he POV of Tambu. I agree with Isabella when she says that "completely understand what Tambu is feeling and going through in her life right now." I also find this pretty funny too! Great job!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great "refresher" for me. Like Terrell said, it does feel like I'm rereading that section of the book. It is also good to read it in a different form than. I must say that it is a great reflection of all her thoughts and feelings. Way to incorporate it all!
ReplyDeleteI must say I enjoy the uniqueness of your post. It is not too often a post varies away from the typical format. Great post.