Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Maiguru and Lucia
I wanted to further discuss what we talked about in class today concerning the relationship between Maiguru and Lucia. I found it interesting the way Lucia kept on trying to get Maiguru to support her. Even when Maiguru clearly states that she will not become involved in her husband's family affairs, Lucia continues to hold Maiguru in high regard even though she was surely hurt by the rejection. When I read the part where Maiguru decides to leave the kitchen and not interfere in family affairs, I assumed Lucia would quit being so nice to her. Yet, Lucia goes as far as to praise Maiguru in front of Babamukuru while the courtroom scene is going by saying: "Maiguru asleep in her bedroom is the only one with a sensible head on her shoulders. She knows better than to poke into what does not concern her." However, just a while ago, Lucia had been asking Maiguru for her support. I found it puzzling why Lucia would continue to persist on being friendly to Maiguru especially since Maiguru does not approve of Lucia. Tambu states in her observations that Maiguru "thought that Lucia ought to suffer the consequences of her fecund appetites." So, do any of you have any insight as to why Lucia behaves this way towards Maiguru? Does she truly admire Maiguru or is she trying to get on her good side for a reason?
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That is a really good question! Based off of Wednesday’s class about why don’t all the women just join forces actually reminded me a lot of the show “The Sopranos.” Since all the men exert so much control and influence in their particular “community,” very little is given towards the women. Yet, none of the women are deeply compelled by their mutual feelings of ingratitude to just rub out their husbands. Granted this is a show about gun-wielding mobsters, but like Tony Soprano, Babamukuru stakes so much on his reputation as head honcho. Maiguru is just an extension of that power. Therefore, I definitely feel as if Lucia is trying to get on the good side of Maiguru by speaking well of her.
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