In the end, he cannot stop his innocent father from being executed, even though he flourishes in high school. ... Ironically, pursuing an education, rather than liberating her from her colonial oppressors, seems to restrict her from pursuing true independence and happiness. ... This is evident when Tambu's father denies her request to send her to school. ... Effectively, this logic implies that African families have little incentive to send their daughters to school to receive an education, especially when financial resources are limited. ...

• Word Count: 1640
• Approx Pages: 7
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• Grade Level: Undergraduate