... is propelled by a linear narrative that begins with the story of Nnu Egos mother and finishes with the death of Nnu Ego herself. The scenario that begins Emechetas tale is a quick account of Nnu Egos reaction to the death of her firstborn child. For how would she be able to face the world after what had happened? No, it was better ... went to hold her aching breasts, more for assurance of her motherhood, than to ease their weight. (8) Thus, Emechetas story purposefully opens with a scenario that, in the most drastic way, notes a woman who only identifies a life worth living, as one that...

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