![]() ![]() ![]() The section symbolically portrays what happens when those who leave Africa in search of greener pastures fail to find satisfaction due to the new challenges they face. The last paragraph revolves around childhood memories tied to a dog. She says, “Then something shifts inside me and I start to feel angry and disappointed at our leaders for making it all happen, for ruining everything (Bulawayo 287)”. ![]() Darling attributes this to the selfish and corrupt leaders in the country. Pain and suffering are also evident in Africa. The statement is specially crafted to inflict guilt and psychological pain on Darling. For instance, Chipo torments Darling by asking her, “do you abandon your house when it’s burning, or do you find water to put out the fire?” (Bulawayo 288). Bulawayo achieves this by portraying the harsh and inhumane psychological and physical conditions experienced by immigrants in both worlds. The scenes leading to the closure of the book are specifically constructed to show that problems and suffering are not unique to Africa. We Need New Names comes to a halt as opposed to a resolution, as is common in most novels. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |