Mallam Sile chose abeeba to be his wife because of Sile’s personality and physical disability.
<u>Explanation:</u>
Mallam Sile was an innocent and kind-hearted man. He has been a victim of several pranks by the young boys of the neighbourhood, but he never complained or revolted against it.
He met Abeeba in his 40’s and found her to be a contrasting personality. Abeeba was a strong-willed woman who helped Sile in managing the tea stall. With the help of Abeeba, Sile was able to open a new tea stall which was comparatively more organized than the previous one.
Sile must take into account the fact that, in terms of personality, Abeeba is totally the opposite of it. While he is a peacemaker, she is rigtheous. That's a big quality in their culture. The justice and rigtheousness. Sile must keep in mind that She helped him with Samadu. This shows the sile, that Abeeba cared for him. Enough reasons and motivations for him to marry her.
What do you think is the theme of "The Magic Prison?" The theme of this story could be wrapped up in the following statement: There is no greater power than empathy.
