Discuss Yaremi’s marriage in the novel.
In "Lonely Days" by Bayo Adebowale, Yaremi's marriage is a central theme of the novel. Yaremi was married to Ajumobi, a farmer who died after a brief illness. After Ajumobi's death, Yaremi was left with the responsibility of raising their children and managing their farm.
Yaremi's marriage to Ajumobi was not a happy one. Although they had seven children together, Yaremi felt unfulfilled and lonely in her marriage. Ajumobi was often away from home for long periods, and when he was home, he was distant and uncommunicative. Yaremi also struggled with the fact that she was unable to have more children after her seventh child was born.
Despite her unhappiness, Yaremi remained faithful to her husband and dedicated herself to their family and their farm. After Ajumobi's death, she faced challenges from the community, who believed that she should remarry. However, Yaremi was reluctant to remarry, feeling that she was too old and set in her ways to adapt to a new husband.
Overall, Yaremi's marriage in "Lonely Days" is characterized by loneliness and unfulfillment. Despite this, Yaremi remains a strong and resilient character who perseveres in the face of adversity.