His Only Wife Quotes

Peace Adzo Medie
This Study Guide consists of approximately 44 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of His Only Wife.

His Only Wife Quotes

Peace Adzo Medie
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Because of you, those who laughed at me are now laughing with me.”
-- Olivia (chapter 1)

Importance: This quote shows how Afi’s marriage is not about her relationship with Eli, but about how it can benefit their families. While for the Ganyos, the relationship offers a solution to the “problem” of Eli and Muna’s relationship, for Afi and her mother, it offers prosperity and financial freedom after struggling with poverty after her father’s death. Olivia was extremely embarrassed by their lowered class after Illustrious’s death, and her now being the mother-in-law to Eli Ganyo restores her reputation and elevates her to an either higher class than she was when Illustrious was alive.

Don’t worry, you will free your husband from her.”
-- Mawusi (chapter 2)

Importance: In this quote, Mawusi encapsulates how the Tekples see Muna and Eli’s relationship: as a trap. This perspective comes from how the Ganyos portray her, as a...

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