The River and the Source Lesson Plan

How does Wandia's mother also exemplify themes in the novel? What might Ogola be suggesting with the brief inclusion of Wandia's mother?

Wandia dearly loves her mother, whom she describes as self-sacrificing and devoted to her children. When Wandia's father died, her mother worked hard to single-handedly provided for her five children. Her mother’s resilience, hard work, and strength are reminiscent of Akoko - both women were adaptable, and worked the land without the help of a man to provide for their children or grandchildren. This ties into the themes of both motherhood and female empowerment. With Wandia's mother being similar to Akono, although they are from...