Family Feuds: Nervous Conditions

Chapters 6 and 7 of "Nervous Conditions" were filled with dramatic fights, arguments, and family drama.  It was evident from the first time we were introduced to Nyasha that she had a rebellious side, especially towards Babamukuru, but in chapter 6, it escalated to a whole new level.  I was completely shocked when I read that she and Babamukuru, her own father, were punching and hitting each other.  What was most shocking about this fight was that it was over something very dumb and pointless.  I think that the fight ended up being so intense because both Nyasha and Babamukuru are very stubborn and set in their ways, and neither of them were willing to back down.  

The fighting had only just begun at this point.  When Babamukuru and the family returned to the homestead for the Christmas holidays, they were greeted with the ongoing family feud between Babamukuru's cousin Takesure and Tambu's aunt Lucia. Lucia and Takesure had an affair, and Lucia got pregnant.  However, she is telling everyone that it is Jeremiah's child and not Takesure's.  This disagreement has resulted in a dare, and the truth is clear to no one.  Babamukuru eventually settles the problem himself.  These two chapters have shown that families can have arguments, but when they get out of hand, that's when the real trouble starts.

Outside Reading:

Sunday: NC-2 hours

Monday: NC- 3 hours