Mgbafo (The beaten wife)
I don't know why he does it. I know I am an unworthy wife. I should just get used to it, I mean it's been going on since the day we got married. I've tried, I really have, but I've suffered for the last nine years. I don't know how much more I can take. I begged and pleaded, even trying to appeal to his sense of compassion and love which apparently doesn't exist anymore. He has fooled me brother. At sixteen, he sought me. His words were soft, his touch even softer. Now his voice is just merely an echo in my memories, and his touch is filled with hate. Remember when he appeared that day with a bountiful supply of yams? Father ensured me he would provide me with a good life with strong and healthy children. I would have never imagined father lying to me. Everyday I fight for my life, even my unborn child had to fight. But one touch, and my child's battle was lost. I want to run and disappear past the village, but I can't take away his two children, or "property", as he views them. What am I saying? My words are crazy. Maybe he will stop? I can't leave, it will cause too much trouble. I'm being selfish. I know plenty of other wives who have gone through what I have. I don't believe you when you say my beatings are the worst in all of Umuofia. He can beat me once or twenty times, more and I won't feel anything. This is my life now. I'm fine, I really am... but keep this a secret between you and I my brother.
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Hi Maranda! I really enjoyed your monologue. You portrayed your character Mgbafo extremely well. You were very emotional but I think it helped your performance and didn't hurt it. You described Mgbafo's feelings well by using powerful language to create imagery. Your monologue definitely expresses the hurt, confusion and fear that Mgbafo feels. Great job :)
ReplyDeleteThis monologue was very well written. There was little information concerning this character in the novel, and yet, you have managed to portray her accurately. You used imagery and literary devices rather than simply stating what has happened to the character. I thought this enhanced the quality of your monologue. One truly believes the character's confusion, hurt, and feeling of betrayal. In addition, your emotion during your performance further displayed the character's feeling and emotion. Great job!
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