This is where tension really begins to mount and we find out a little bit more about Nyasha. She is described as "loose" by the kids at her school, and oftentimes goes to parties dressed inappropriately, not to mention the inappropriate things she does at said parties. She and Tambu become closer, and she talks about how she hates her mom, and how their is no love in their family. Nyasha then reveals she is a smoker and offers a cigarette to Tambu, further showing her level of rebellion against morals and her family.
Babamakuru relates to Tambu that he hopes she is aware of her situation and how lucky she is, and she continues to succeed in school, making many new friends and even becoming friends with teachers. Nyasha continues to argue with her parents about her reading of an adult romance novel and tension mounts. We learn Maiguru actually also has a Master's Degree, although she is bitter for not going onwards and beyond and for no one really knowing or caring about her achievements and current status. And, for some strange reason, there are several pages about Tambu's menstrual cycle and how she deals with it. How and why this relates to the story still eludes me, and I'm not even sure I want to know.
Charles, this is mostly plot summary, except for the discussion at the end of Tambu's menstrual cycle. What connections do you see between that episode and the story and the big ideas in it? I realize this is a distracting topic for a reader of your age and gender.
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