shorter transition writing diary entry about swimming partners aisha and linda
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full dairy of aisha in swimming partner
Explanation:
The theme of Swimming Partners by Timwa Lipenga is connection, control, friendship, love, fear, change, freedom, and AIDS.
The story, told in the first person by a woman named Linda, is a memory piece that considers Linda's relationship with her sister, Aisha. Linda has a connection with her older sister from the beginning of the story. Aisha is the dominant figure in the relationship, and Linda does everything Aisha says. Linda is referred to as a'slave' and a'shadow' by Aisha's friends as a result of this. It's also worth noting that when the girls first go swimming in the steam, Linda overcomes her fear of the water (and swimming) simply by believing in Aisha. She is so influenced and linked to Aisha.
The mother's reaction to Linda and Aisha going swimming expands on the theme of fear. She is enraged and attempting to control and instil fear in her daughters. She refuses to serve them dinner. Aisha is the stronger of the two sisters on this occasion, and she does not appear to be bothered by her mother's reaction to them playing in the stream. It is more difficult for the younger Linda, who the reader believes has suffered as a result of Aisha's and her actions. Aisha's refusal to work in the maize fields could be significant for two reasons. For starters, she is exerting more control over Linda by asking her to accompany her to the city, and for the first time in her life, the sixteen-year-old Linda does not obey her sister. She breaks free from Aisha, for better or worse.
The stream and school can be seen as two places where both girls feel free. They are not constrained by their mother, nor are they controlled by her. The Khope bird mentioned in the story can also be seen as a symbol of freedom. Although it appears to be directionless, it will follow the wind. This is similar to how Linda reacts when Aisha exerts control over her. Linda can't seem to make up her mind.
The ending of the story is interesting, if not particularly sad. Linda and Aisha both have AIDS, most likely as a result of unprotected sex. She found freedom in the city with Aisha, but she paid with her life. Linda, on the other hand, married a man who has been unfaithful to her. Linda's relationship with Itimu is also interesting because she constantly keeps an eye on him to ensure he does not stray. Regardless, it is clear that he has. No matter how difficult life becomes for Linda and Aisha, there is a sense that Linda will control and love Aisha in the same way that Aisha once controlled and loved Linda. She still remembers them as swimming partners and when life was simpler, and it is this memory that will carry Linda and Aisha through difficult times.
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