In life people have to fight for their space. Justify this statement using Minik ene Nkoitoi as seen in Blossoms of the Savannah (20 marks)

​In life people have to fight for their space. Justify this statement using Minik ene Nkoitoi as seen in Blossoms of the Savannah (20 marks)

Introduction

​Nothing is given on a silver platter. One must go out and create his or her own space. This is clearly seen in Blossoms of the Savannah, where Minik ene Nkoitoi fights for her space in a male dominated society.
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In Blossoms of the Savannah, Minik ene Nkoitoi fights to assert herself and have her voice heard in a male dominated society. For instance she stands up against retrogressive cultural practices like female genital mutilation.

​(Any other suitable introduction) 2 marks

Points of Interpretation

• She fights against retrogressive cultural practices like FGM and early marriage. This earns her several enemies in her society. She is given derogatory names like the ’wasp’
• She empowers girls by establishing a resource center where girls learn life-saving skills. Girls are employed and equipped with skills that can make them independent. She also offers counseling services to those who have been traumatized by some experiences in life like being forcefully circumcised.
• She is in the forefront of rescuing girls who have been held captive in the society. She organizes a rescue mission for Taiyo after she has been forcefully circumcised in readiness for marriage.
• She provides educational opportunities to girls through sponsorship programs. After Resian and Taiyo have found their way to her place, she is able to organize for them to join Egerton university, hence attain their lifelong dream of pursuing education 

CONCLUSION

​In conclusion, it is evident that Minik ene Nkoitoi fights for her space in a society that is trying to pull her down.