Male and female charecter who attempt to deal with unfair domination

Tambu's background is at least part of the reason she is successful in school. Though she knows that her role in the family isn't fair, she accepts that it's up to her to change it. A weaker person would likely have given in when urged not to take advantage of another step toward her education as Tambu's family did when she was offered a place at Sacred Heart. Nyasha, Babamukuru, Jeremiah and Ma'Shingayi all give reasons Tambu should not go. She admits to feeling relieved when her mother overcomes her depression at Tambu's leaving and to feeling guilty when her cousin writes of her deep longing to be near Tambu again, but neither are enough to keep her from following her dream of attaining an education.