Babamukuru thought his wife was making a fuss about nothing, but she insisted, so the ritual dishing out of my uncle’s food was performed again.
Maiguru's actions show that women in the family are expected to take responsibility for serving men. Although she is Babamukuru's wife, her work in the kitchen is treated as normal. Nyasha's decision not to wait for her father to finish eating suggests that she does not fully accept these traditional expectations.
Then Nyasha came back with the gravy, Anna following with the rest of the meal. Maiguru said that Babamukuru’s old meal was no longer fresh. She said she would eat it herself, that Babamukuru should serve himself another portion of food. Babamukuru thought his wife was making a fuss about nothing, but she insisted, so the ritual dishing out of my uncle’s food was performed again. This time Nyasha did not wait for her father to finish.
this passage reveals the gender roles and unequal expectations within Babamukuru's family. Maiguru takes responsibility for ensuring that her husband receives special treatment, while the women are expected to serve him. The repeated ritual of serving his food shows how male authority is deeply rooted in their family traditions. However, Nyasha's decision not to wait for her father to finish eating may suggest her resistance to these traditional expectations. It makes me question why men are given special privileges while women are expected to remain obedient and serve them