I found I could not get out of bed. I tried several times but my muscles simply refused to obey the half-hearted commands I was issuing to them.
I resonate with this, as she new she has to but couldn't as her muscles, "refused to obey her half-hearted commands". When I really don't want to do something or comfortable doing it my body suddenly feels heavy like all my will and strength has just been drained.
onally, I thought it was a great shame that Maiguru had been deprived of the opportunity to make the most of herself, even if she had accepted that deprivation. I was all for people being given opportunities.
I’d cut the sentence ‘I was all for people being given opportunities’ and replace the explanation with a short exchange between Tambu and Maiguru so we see Tambu’s reaction instead of being told it.
anyone realise, does anyone appreciate, what sacrifices were made? As for me, no one even thinks about the things I gave up.
the decision at least was mine.
Tambu’s first act of resistance against Babamukuru. It shows the tension between obedience and self-determination. Even after she sees the photos and regrets it, she values that the choice was hers.