EN 276 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Nervous Conditions, Eating Disorder
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See maiguru, nyasha, and chido as split culture. Doesn"t see nyasha as a real human being. Nyasha is tired of the treatment of her and her family. Doesn"t take treatment personally because she is so used to it. Is insulted by tambu"s mothers comments but is understanding of them. See tambus family more important than her own. Nyasha has more of an open mind due to cultures. Nyasha sees that her family has potential and doesn"t take things personally. Nyasha is stuck between two cultures and is confused by why people are okay with it. A form of colonialism taking over again. Nyasha gains a pov outside of her own-gain leverages. She is more a critical thinker than everyone else. Babamukuro sees her opinions as talking back and disagreeing. Nyasha can"t have control over her own life and decision. Develops eating disorder because it is something she can control. Women have to have certain characteristics- she can"t follow.