The irony of Baines Tikiti
Baines Tikiti is a father who is expected to instill confidence in his son and help him to accept his albinism. Paradoxically, Baines does the contrary when he refuses to live with his son in South Africa after a short visit. Baines works in South Africa, and his wife and son live in Zimbabwe. When Baines sends his son, Livingstone, back to Zimbabwe, he feels rejected. Livingstone's mother also gets upset and refuses financial support from her husband because he does not love his son.
The irony of the postcolonial nation
Zimbabweans expect better leadership after independence because that is what the freedom fighters promise. Ironically, the postcolonial leadership is corrupt and inhumane. For instance, The Man Himself – the postcolonial head of state in Zimbabwe- is a corrupt and murderer individual. The head of state loots everything and protects those who help him to steal from the poor citizens. When The Man Himself discovers any opposition, he kills without hesitation. Consequently, the postcolonial leadership is doing worse things than the colonialists who colonized the country for several decades.
Genie’s decision to move to the streets
Genie is a privileged girl who lives with people who love her and provide anything she needs. Readers are shocked when Genie decides to leave her luxuries to go and live with a homeless man called Vida. Genie thinks the best way to appreciate Vida for saving her life is by marrying him. However, Vida is homeless, and Genie does not intend to get him out of the streets.
