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'Determination is the key to success.' With reference to Resian in the novel, Blossoms of the Savannah by Henry Ole Kulet, write an essay to...

      

'Determination is the key to success.' With reference to Resian in the novel, Blossoms of the Savannah by Henry Ole Kulet, write an essay to support this statement.

  

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Resian, the daughter of Ole Kaelo and Mama Milanoi, faces a number of challenges in life. She does not relent. Her undeterred determination drives her to victory as illustrated below.

Oloisudori shows interest in marrying Resian, after changing his plan of extorting money from Ole Kaelo. Resian learns through Joseph that he is a poacher, an extortionist and a hired assassin. He demands that she must undergo female circumcision. Resian, however, isdetermined to pursue higher education at Egerton University. Oloisudori showers her with gifts but she cleverly repackages them and returns them to him. When Oloisudori reveals his wish to marry Resian, she tells him off and storms out of the house. Ole Kaelo confirms that he intends to marry her off to Oloisudori and has no plan to enroll her for University studies. Resian openly disagrees with Ole Kaelo on the issue of her planned marriage to Oloisudori. Her father slaps her twice but this does not change her perception towards Oloisudori.

During their early days in Nasila, Resian and Taiyo take a walk around their neighbourhood. They are suddenly accosted by a tall burly man. He gets hold of Taiyo. Resian orders him to release her sister. He obeys her command but promises to attack them in future besides referring to them as indecent women just because they were uncircumcised.
When Olarinkoi escaped with Resian, he took her to a desolate house. He leaves her with foodstuffs and orders her to cook them. Tired Resian falls asleep and forgets to cook. Oloisudori returns drank late in the night. He gets angry after learning that Resian had not cooked food. He attempts to rape her but Resian, though weak and tired, fights back by biting his thumb. Resian's act of courage and determination shields her from rape.

Resian is determined to acquire higher education at Egerton University. She keeps on asking her sister to persuade their father to get them admitted to the University. At one point, Resian asks her father if he will get them enrolled at Egerton University. vehemently rejects the idea of his daughters acquiring higher education and insists Resian must get married to old Oloisudori. Resian escapes from her home in the company of Olarinkoi who later turns out to be cruel.

She does not give up on her quest to acquire higher education. She later meets, Minik, her role model who assists Taiyo and her to secure admission at Egerton University.

In conclusion, Resian's determination helps her to overcome various challenges.

marto answered the question on August 27, 2019 at 06:17


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