Question

Events and setbacks are signboards on the roads to success. Using the book Blossoms of the savannah, explain this statement.​

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Actions by some characters inBlossoms of the Savannahtend tonegate the saying ‘blood is thicker than water.’ We expect familybonds to be the strongest and the loyalty to be true yet that is notthe case. Ole Kaelo and Mama Milanoi put their daughters Taiyoand Resian through harrowing experiences and ironically, they gethelp from strangers such as Nabaru and Minik ene Nkoitoi.Ole Kaelo’s actions go against the saying blood is thicker thanwater. Although he is Resian’s father, he abhors her for no apparentreason. Ole Kaelo intimidates Resian so much and she only findssolace in her sister Taiyo. Ole Kaelo teams up with Oloisudori tohatch an evil plan to kidnap Resian, anesthetize her and have hercircumcised should she turn down Oloisudori’s proposal. He isagainst her ambitions of joining Egerton University with theintention of marrying her off to an old man she hates. This indeednegates the saying; blood is thicker than water.Mama Milanoi’s actions also negate the saying blood is thickerthan water. In the face of Resian’s constant intimidation by her ownfather, Mama Milanoi fails to protect her. Resian constantly rushesto Taiyo for a shoulder to lean on. She also deceives Taiyo usingResian’s plight, to accompany the three women to Esoit where sheis savagely circumcised against her will. Surprisingly, Taiyo isrescued by Joseph Parmuat, who is not a blood relative; sadly, heloses his life. Indeed, this is a testament that family bonds maysometimes be the weak link in a relationship.Taiyo’s experiences in Nasila prove that sometimes family ties arenot the strongest ties. Her father is clearly inconsiderate of herfeelings and needs when he denies her a chance to attend a musicextravaganza in Mombasa. When she is kidnapped, help comesfrom unexpected quarters. She is rescued by Minik ene Nkoitoi’steam. Joseph Parmuat, a distant clan member, sacrifices himself forTaiyo’s sake when her parents seem indifferent. Indeed; thisnegates the saying blood is thicker than water.

Lastly, Nabaru the enkabaani cares for Resian more than hermother does. Resian even calls her a “God given mother”. Althoughthey are not related, Nabaru proves to be caring and motherly. Shetends to Resian following the nasty beating she received fromOlarinkoi. When her father tries to forcefully marry her off toOloisudori, Resian escapes to Inkiito with the help of Olarinkoi;little does she know that he has ulterior motives. He attempts torape her and hurts her badly. During her 3 weeks stay at Inkiito,Resian receives tender care in terms of medical attention and foodfrom Nabaru. She is not only a loving and caring mother to her, butalso a valuable friend and confidant. She also rescues her from the hands of Olarinkoi and his evil mother Enkoiboni despite the factthat she has been paid handsomely in order

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