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Published on - Tue Aug 13 2024 08:51:59 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The short story follows a simple structure. It presents the forced marriage of a Maasai girl as seen through her younger sister’s perspective. The most important character is the narrator, Naliki. Additionally, we will also briefly characterise Nyamalo, the narrator’s sister. The social setting of the story suggests that the events could take place in the 1970s-1980s Kenya, a time when attitudes among the Maasai people towards forced marriage and female genital mutilation were beginning to change. The story also focuses on Maasai marriage customs, generational conflicts, and Western influences. “They Sold My Sister” is a first-person narration, told from the point of view of the character-narrator, a 12-year old Maasai girl named Naliki. Moreover, the language of the short story is simple and easy to follow, because it conveys the perspective of a child.description
Published on - Mon Jul 22 2024 08:52:09 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)
The story follows a family of subsistence farmers who face a severe drought that threatens their survival. The family consists of the father, Mokgobja, his son, Ramadi, Ramadi's wife, Tiro, and their two young daughters, Neo and Boseyong. As the drought persists, the family's crops wither, and they begin to lose hope. In a moment of desperation, Mokgobja recalls an ancient ritual that involves sacrificing children to appease the gods and bring rain. Despite the initial reluctance, the family decides to go through with the ritual, hoping it will save them from starvation. Tragically, they sacrifice Neo and Boseyong, believing it will bring the much-needed rain. However, the ritual does not work, and the rains do not come. The family's act is discovered, and they are arrested and charged with murder. The story ends on a somber note, highlighting the tragic consequences of desperation and the loss of innocent lives.
