Two strong heads. She doesn't want children. He refused to become chief of the village. Banel and Adama love each other. This love is enough for them. In this remote region of Senegal, this freedom is shocking. That is not happening. Traditions die hard. They are married: they have to start a family.
They don't hear it that way. Their dearest wish is to live outside, in this sandy house. It doesn't matter that she has a reputation for being cursed. They will be stronger than superstitions. That's what they believe.
Ramata-Toulaye Sy adopts the tone of the fable, like "The shepherd and the rebel". She paints the portrait of this stubborn, emancipated woman. Sometimes heroin worries. It goes too far. His companion is frightened. Drought is no joke. The beasts die of thirst. Soon, it was the men's turn. The couple is blamed for the situation.
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